Brand Manager, Safer

  • Woodstream Corporation
  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Brand Manager in Lancaster, PA!

At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do:

Consumer is the Boss - We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers needs!

Invent the Future - Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively!

Execution is Everything - We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy.

Collaborate Confidently - We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together.

Play to Win - We re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

Competitive benefits package including: 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment

Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics

Company General Bonus Program

Company Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options

Company Paid ID Theft

Legal Assistance Plan Options

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Pet Insurance

Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.

Opportunity to advance within the company.

Overview of the Role:

The Brand Manager - Safer is the owner of Woodstream s Safer portfolio, accountable for driving sustainable, profitable growth through disciplined portfolio management, strong commercial execution, and cross functional leadership. This role is responsible for translating strategy into clear, executable plans and results, leading initiatives that deliver annual Net Invoice Sales (NIS), EBITDA, and retail dollar share growth ahead of category performance.

The Brand Manager operates as a general manager of the brand, balancing long-term brand health with near-term financial performance across product, pricing, promotion, and distribution:

Full ownership of brand strategy, annual plans and performance results across P&L, portfolio, and execution

Accountability for growth levers including: Product innovation (in conjunction with NPD team) and lifecycle management

Pricing, promotion, and mix optimization

Distribution growth and retailer/ shelf execution

Marketing communications strategy + investment effectiveness and ROI

Active leadership within corporate priorities framework to focus resources on the highest-impact growth opportunities

Close partnership with Sales and Trade Marketing to drive successful line reviews, new item launches, and customer-specific growth strategies

In addition to strong business management and P&L understanding, the Brand Manager of Safer must be a team builder and people leader -positively evolving the culture of the company and the Brand Marketing function.

Frequent and collaborative interactions with CEO, CMO, CFO, EVP Global Sales, as well as the heads of all departments is expected. Occasional engagement with and presentation to Woodstream s Board of Directors may be required.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Portfolio & Strategy Leadership:

Develop and execute multi-year brand and portfolio strategies that deliver sustained, profitable growth

Identify whitespace opportunities through consumer insights, competitive analysis, and performance data

Translate strategic priorities into clear annual plans, KPIs, and execution roadmaps

P&L and Financial Management:

Own and manage the brand P&L, delivering against NIS, EBITDA, and contribution margin targets

Monitor performance vs. plan and proactively adjust strategy and tactics to achieve business objectives

Actively support ProTrack and margin improvement initiatives across the portfolio

Cross-functional Leadership:

Lead and align cross-functional teams against shared priorities, proactively identifying risks, resolving executional challenges, and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and on budget.

Partner with Sales and Trade Marketing to develop and execute customer growth strategies, including new item sell-ins, line reviews, and distribution expansion opportunities

Collaborate with Digital and eCommerce teams to optimize online sales performance, ensuring paid media, content, and conversion drivers work together to maximize sales and ROI

Work with Creative Team to develop compelling, insight-driven content and brand assets across packaging, digital, and retail touchpoints

Coordinate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Demand Planning teams to ensure efficient production, accurate forecasting and on-time, in-full product delivery

Proactively identify risks, remove barriers, and ensure cross-functional alignment to deliver business results

Consumer Insights and Data Analytics:

Leverage consumer, category, and performance data to inform strategy, identify growth opportunities, and drive prioritization

Incorporate inputs such as consumer reviews, digital performance metrics and retail data to uncover insights and drive continuous improvement across the shopper journey

Translate data into clear actions that improve product positioning, marketing effectiveness, and retail performance

Use a test-and-learn approach to continuously refine strategies and improve conversion, engagement, and ROI across channels

Personal Leadership:

Demonstrate strong ability to influence and collaborate across levels and functions, building alignment and driving results

Exhibit a growth mindset, resilience, and adaptability in navigating challenges and evolving business needs

Build organizational capability by coaching and developing cross-functional partners, strengthening business acumen and marketing effectiveness

Maintain a high standard of accountability, professionalism, and consistent execution

Other Functions

Regular attendance and punctuality required

Performs other duties as assigned

Position could include up to 10% travel for customer meetings, supplier visits, trade & industry events, consumer research or other events as required

Successful Candidate Profile:

College degree: BA/BS required

5+ years of Sales/Marketing or other relevant experience

Computer literacy including all Microsoft Software

Strong communication and presentation skills

Analytical ability

Ability to present complex concepts

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .

Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non-hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.
Job ID: 522295646
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2026

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