Are you a dynamic marketing leader with a passion for building brands, driving innovation, and accelerating growth? Our client, a rapidly growing, privately held food and beverage manufacturer, is seeking a Vice President of Marketing to lead the commercial growth strategy for a nationally recognized, fast-growing beverage brand. 

This is a unique opportunity to help build and scale an emerging consumer packaged goods business with significant growth potential. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a strong combination of brand building, innovation, and commercial leadership experience. 

Some responsibilities include: 

• Develop and execute the brand's long-term growth strategy across retail, club, convenience, e-commerce, and foodservice channels. 
• Lead brand strategy, consumer marketing, innovation, commercialization, and demand generation to accelerate growth. 
• Partner closely with Sales, R&D, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive revenue, profitability, and market expansion. 
• Identify new opportunities through consumer insights, category trends, and competitive analysis. 
• Oversee commercial performance, including pricing, promotional strategies, distribution, and marketing investments. 
• Build and develop the marketing team, capabilities, and processes needed to support significant business growth. 

Some qualifications include: 

• Progressive marketing leadership experience within CPG, food, beverage, or another consumer-driven industry. 
• Proven success building, launching, and scaling consumer brands, ideally within high-growth or entrepreneurial environments. 
• Strong background in brand strategy, consumer insights, innovation, commercialization, and retail marketing. 
• Commercial and financial acumen, including experience with P&L management, pricing, revenue growth, and profitability. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 
• Willingness to travel and work onsite in Little Chute, Wisconsin. Relocation assistance is available. 

Why Join? 

This is a rare opportunity to combine the agility of a start-up with the resources of an established, growing organization. You'll have the autonomy and leadership support to build something meaningful, with significant long-term growth potential and the opportunity to evolve into broader business leadership and General Manager responsibilities. Competitive executive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly expanding consumer brand. 

If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Rachel Thrune at rachel@curtisfood.com.