Assistant Brand Manager (Ascent Protein)

Ascent, a leading sports nutrition brand, is the Official Sponsor of Hard Work and is on a mission to unleash the high performer in everyone. We believe hard work should be fueled by clean, purposeful nutrition, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and help tell that story.

Within the Ascent Protein team located in Denver – we are seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to move our organization to even larger levels of sports nutrition growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

At Ascent, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $66,000 and $77,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• 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.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• 1+ year(s) managing social media channels for a B2B or B2C brand
• Experience with influencer platforms such as Grin and exposure to paid social campaigns.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools for content editing.
• Knowledge of social analytics platforms and how to translate performance into actionable insights.
• A curious, improvement-minded approach to building connections and growing a brand that stands for quality and authenticity!

Candidates, please note: Finalists will be asked to share one example of a short-form social media video they’ve personally created for any brand or product, and one example of a presentation they’ve previously built (i.e. sell deck, pitch deck, brand/marketing campaign deck, product sell deck, etc.). These samples help us understand your creative approach and presentation skills—no new work for Ascent will be requested.

At Ascent/Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Ascent/Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as our Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Born from more than 70 years of dairy expertise, Ascent Protein is part of the Leprino family — the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and a leading global producer of dairy ingredients like whey protein and lactose. What started in the 1950s as Jim Leprino’s small Denver cheese shop has evolved into a worldwide network of innovation and craftsmanship. At Ascent, we carry that legacy forward with clean, trusted sports nutrition made right here in the USA. Backed by science, built on real ingredients, and powered by Leprino’s commitment to quality — we’re just getting started. Will you join us?

Learn more at AscentProtein.com