Associate Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions)

The Kraft Heinz CompanyChicago, IL
$104,200 - $130,200Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring Associate Brand Managers into multiple Innovation Marketing teams. You will play a crucial role in driving the development of new & delicious products from concept to launch. This position requires a creative and analytical thinker with a passion for food innovation and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments. You’ll lead a cross-functional team of colleagues from product & packaging R&D, culinary, consumer insights, sales, finance, and supply chain, and manage the end-to-end commercialization process to bring new & exciting innovation products to market. This position is best suited for someone who is has a strong bias for action, ownership mentality, ability to deal with ambiguity, and strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. This person must be comfortable working both horizontally and vertically across an organization to keep multiple projects and priorities moving forward to achieve deadlines.

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years of experience (prior experience in brand management, product innovation, or CPG preferred)
  • Strong project management skills with ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on timelines
  • Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
  • Creative thinker with strong analytical skills
  • Operates with a sense of urgency
  • Strong leadership and results driven
  • Passion for food and flavor innovation
  • Growth mindset and consumer obsessed

Responsibilities

  • Lead the ideation, development and execution of new products (Innovation and/or Renovation projects)
  • Analyze market trends, data, and competitive intelligence to identify trends and opportunities
  • Manage the product commercialization process and lead cross-functional teams (including R&D, Marketing, Culinary, Consumer Insights, Supply chain, Sales & Finance) ensuring timely, on budget and successful project completion
  • Partner with the Marketing & Sales team to develop compelling product launch plans, product positioning, packaging, and promotional strategies and customer & sales presentations

Benefits

  • Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
  • Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
  • Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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