Associate Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions)
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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
