Brand​/Category Manager

Position: Brand/Category Manager 3
Job Title:
Brand/Category Manager 3 (Global Running Marketing)
Location:
Beaverton, OR (WHQ/PHK) Onsite (Monday Thursday), Work From Home on Friday
Duration: 8+ Month Contract (Through March 31, 2027)

About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Brand/Category Manager 3 to join the Global Running Brand Marketing team. This role is ideal for a strategic marketer who excels at transforming consumer insights into impactful, integrated marketing campaigns. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring innovative brand stories to life across digital, retail, social, communications, sports marketing, and experiential channels.
If you're passionate about athletes, running culture, and creating meaningful consumer experiences through world-class marketing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a global impact.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop consumer insight-driven brand strategies aligned with business priorities and cultural trends.
• Lead integrated marketing campaigns from strategy through execution across owned, earned, and paid channels.
• Create inspiring creative briefs that drive innovative campaign development.
• Collaborate with Creative, Product, Digital, Retail Marketing, Communications, Sports Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Marketplace teams.
• Guide marketing initiatives from concept through production and launch while maintaining brand integrity.
• Translate complex business objectives into compelling consumer narratives.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Present marketing strategies and campaign recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for the brand to authentically connect with sport, culture, and consumers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in:
  • Consumer Marketing
  • Brand Strategy
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Product Marketing
• Experience working with leading consumer brands or creative agencies.
• Proven success developing integrated marketing strategies from consumer insight through creative execution.
• Strong experience writing creative briefs and managing integrated marketing campaigns.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across:
  • Creative
  • Digital
  • Social
  • Retail
  • Communications
  • Sports Marketing
  • Product
• Strong understanding of marketing production processes across multiple channels.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously within a matrix organization.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with strong consumer insight and cultural awareness.
• Passion for athletes, running, sport, and consumer behavior.
• Previous our client experience is not required candidates from other leading consumer brands are encouraged to apply.

Top Must-Have Skills

• Integrated Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Insights & Brand Strategy
• Creative Brief Development
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Campaign Execution (Owned, Earned & Paid Media)
• Marketing Production Management
• Project Management
• Storytelling & Presentation Skills

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Work Arrangement: Onsite in Beaverton, OR (Monday Thursday) with Work From Home on Fridays.