Overview: Balsam Brands is looking for a talented, driven individual to join our business management team. This person must have a passion for driving results by taking initiative, learning, testing, and analyzing. This position combines planning with action and implementation in a fun and well-balanced work environment.

Description: This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our team of managers and gain wide exposure across various responsibilities within our growing company. We expect that over time this role will rotate through multiple responsibilities, giving this individual exposure to multiple businesses and functions. Initially, depending on the qualifications and interests of the General Manager (“GM”) / Marketing Manager and the needs of the company, we expect that the role will include serving as General Manager of one or more of our ecommerce businesses. In addition, this individual will take on other responsibilities in functional areas such as finance, social media, or email marketing.

The GM/Marketing Manager must be a fast learner, be able to analyze data and compile actionable conclusions, be able to work well independently and as a part of a team, manage multiple projects at once, successfully manage and mentor direct reports, maintain a big-picture mindset while paying close attention to details, think creatively, and have fun while working. Our ideal candidate is someone who is motivated by challenges and is both a leader and a doer – someone who gets energized by both setting direction and making things happen.

Skills Required: A successful GM/Marketing Manager should have the following skills:

• Undergraduate degree and MBA from top tier school
• 3-5 years work experience
• Eagerness to learn
• Creative and analytical mind
• Consumer-centric mindset
• Ability to prioritize business initiatives and tasks to optimize company impact
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work with both qualitative and quantitative information
• Ability to make solid business decisions, even when dealing with limited data
• Eagerness to take initiative and consistently exceed expectations
• Willingness to jump in to help accomplish tasks across many areas
• Inquisitive mind
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Demonstrated history of teamwork
• Demonstrated history of successful project management
• Motivated self-starter

About Balsam Brands: Balsam Brands manages a collection of branded online businesses that sell specialty products. Balsam Brands has successfully rolled out brands such as Balsam Hill and Backyard Ocean. With a proven track record for growth in new markets, Balsam Brands presents a unique opportunity to those who are seeking to have a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Location: San Mateo, CA (San Francisco Bay Area).
Notes: This is a full-time position with benefits.
To Apply: Please submit cover letter and resumé.