Associate Innovation Manager
About The Position
This is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a purpose-led organization, own transformational projects to drive growth for an iconic brand, and make a difference. We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Associate Manager, Innovation to support the development and execution of a robust innovation pipeline through portfolio management, global platform development and key customer support. This role is critical in delivering the global strategic growth plan for the next 5 years. The chosen candidate will partner closely with the Innovation Manager and the Head of Innovation to deliver strategic plans, uncover growth opportunities, and manage project development in a fast-paced, consumer-centric food business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a marketing or business-related discipline, MBA preferred.
- A minimum of 2-4 years relevant experience in the CPG area, demonstrating innovation and new product development success.
- Strong business acumen and ability to connect data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Spins) to commercial outcomes.
- Clear communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making.
- Experience in consumer products sold through to retail outlets, preferably in food and beverage.
- Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally (up to 25%).
- Self-motivated and positive attitude with great energy. Passionate about good, high-quality food.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Insights: Utilize syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, SPINS) and other databases/data sources (e.g. Kantar, MMM) along with internal performance metrics to uncover actionable insights that inform brand, category, and channel strategies.
- Forecasting & Scenario Planning: Help develop data-driven forecasts for new product innovation and disruptive platform launches leveraging consumer insights, competitive dynamics and in-market data.
- Project Management: Execute on time delivery of priority innovation platforms and projects, laddering up to strategic growth plan initiatives and targets.
- Research: Partner with Consumer Insights to support creation of research plans, and action standards, that deliver effective outcomes in response to targeted business questions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support cross functional teams across Marketing, Sales, Innovation, R&D and Finance to deliver disruptive innovation products to market.
- Storytelling and Communication: Assist with translation of complex data into compelling narratives and strategic recommendations.
Benefits
- Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America will include a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
- low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Maternity Leave (20 weeks)
- Parental Leave
- Flexible working
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Charity Donation
- Complimentary Kerrygold products
- Free car parking and secure bicycle storage
- Free healthy snacks and drinks in the office
- Reward & Recognition program
- Volunteering opportunities
- Long Service Awards
- Dynamic Working policy in place which facilitates flexible hours and hybrid working, with 3 days/week in office, plus a 2 week per year ‘Work From Anywhere’ option.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
