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Ascent Protein · 1 day ago

Assistant Brand Manager

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $77K/yr

3+ years exp

Ascent Protein, a leading sports nutrition brand, is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to elevate their brand in the sports nutrition sector. This role involves planning and executing brand campaigns, managing social media, and collaborating with various teams to enhance brand engagement and storytelling.

FitnessFood and BeverageHealth CareWellness

Responsibilities

Support Ascent’s mission to grow awareness and engagement by helping plan and execute brand campaigns that connect with athletes, families, and fitness communities!

Build annual brand and go-to-market plans in partnership with the Brand Manager—managing timelines, assets, and coordination with Sales, R&D, and Operations

Support the design review process for graphics, packaging, and seasonal product updates

Bring seasonal launches to life through messaging, creative assets, and public relations outreach that capture the spirit of Ascent

Manage Ascent’s social media calendar—write engaging captions, post, and build community interactions across Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest

Track, analyze, and summarize content performance to help guide what comes next

Partner with influencers and ambassadors to create authentic, share-worthy content that reflects Ascent’s values and builds loyalty

Collaborate with our agency partners to develop social, video, and creative assets that inspire our audience

Work with the Brand Manager and Head of Insights on new product concepts—develop slides, visuals, and questionnaires that help shape what’s next for Ascent!

Serve as the main contact for our PR agency, coordinating campaigns, product samples, and reviews for approval

Help prepare compelling pitch and retail sales decks that tell Ascent’s story clearly and visually

Qualification

Consumer marketing experiencePowerPoint proficiencySocial media managementInfluencer marketingAdobe Creative SuiteVideo creation toolsProject coordinationAnalytical skillsCuriosityCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

3+ years experience in a consumer-facing or CPG marketing role, such as a marketing coordinator, marketing specialist, assistant brand manager, or equivalent position with broad general marketing experience

Proficiency in PowerPoint or similar presentation software with the ability to design and build clear, visually appealing decks

Basic familiarity with video creation tools (e.g., CapCut, Canva, or mobile editing apps)

Ability to coordinate multiple projects efficiently and stay organized across moving parts