Brand Manager, Retail Popcorn

Job Summary

The Brand Manager, Retail Popcorn, leads the management and expansion of AMC Theatres' microwave and ready-to-eat popcorn lines within the grocery and mass retail channels. This role supports the company's growing retail business by driving product success through strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and external collaboration.

This position is based in Leawood, KS and is not eligible for relocation.

What you will be doing:

• Lead retail popcorn business for AMC Theatres to drive incremental profit and brand impressions.
• Manage relationships with existing and prospective retail partners, including Walmart, Kroger, and Publix, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Oversee and guide the sales brokerage partner to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams in support of new product development and the commercialization of retail initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of retail sales planning, including the processes and requirements for setting up new SKUs.
• Direct Profit & Loss (P&L) management for the retail popcorn business, ensuring financial goals are met through monthly and quarterly reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Food & Beverage (F&B) Retail Marketing to coordinate and execute retailer-specific marketing plans and promotional activities.

What we need from you:

• 5+ years of experience in brand management, sales leadership, or sales strategy.
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Brand management experience with deep understanding of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)/retail/snack category.
• Seamless integration into the AMC popcorn team and existing retailer relationships.
• Detail orientation and comfort managing to P&L targets and other financial metrics.
• Works well with cross-functional teams, retail partners, and broker partners to drive results and foster long-term business relationships.
• Clearly conveys ideas, updates, and strategies to both internal teams and external partners. Builds alignment and maintains transparency across stakeholders.

What we also value (preferred):

• Experience in similar position at a CPG company, ideally in the food/snacking space.
• Ability to balance strategic and tactical, wear multiple hats for the team.
• Understanding of category management analytics and sales brokerage relationships,
• Working knowledge of major retailers such as Walmart or Kroger preferred.
• Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or Brand/Category management certificate.

Minimum qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in brand management, sales leadership, or sales strategy.
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Brand management experience with deep understanding of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)/retail/snack category.
• Seamless integration into the AMC popcorn team and existing retailer relationships.
• Detail orientation and comfort managing to P&L targets and other financial metrics.

Why Work at AMC?

Do you speak in movie quotes? Have a movie moment that changed your life? If you love all things movies, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

AMC has propelled industry innovation since 1920, and we continue to innovate by delivering premium sight and sound, new and improved food and beverage options, and diverse content in our state-of-the-art theatres.

AMC supports personal well-being and work-life balance with a benefits package designed to promote health and happiness, both inside and outside of work.

• Hybrid work schedule (remote/in-office) for most corporate roles
• Annual bonus potential
• Accrued vacation and absentee time plus 12 paid holidays, including an additional day for your birthday
• Reduced working hours on Fridays during the summer to enjoy more of what you love outside the office
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting the whole person through everyday stressors and major life moments
• 401(k) match to support your financial goals
• A relaxed, collaborative office environment with Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
• Convenient on-site gym facility
• Daily free popcorn and discounts on food and drinks (excluding alcoholic beverages)
• Special savings on AMC gift cards
• And of course-FREE movies at any AMC theatre nationwide and the ability to provide up to 8 friends and family movie passes

Job Address

One AMC Way 11500 Ash Street Leawood, Kansas 66211

Employment Status

Full Time

Relocation Eligibility

No

Department

EXPERIENCE MARKETING

Pay Rate Type

Salaried

AMC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. AMC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination and will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.