Associate Manager Innovation
About The Position
The Associate Manager of Innovation supports Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Innovation team in building the future innovation pipeline and delivering new product launches across its branded portfolio. The role works from consumer insights and ideation through product development, testing, feasibility analysis, and launch. It leads projects with cross-functional partners and supports other Innovation team members as needed. The position requires consumer empathy, a passion for food and food trends, strong teamwork and communication, organization, and project-management skills. Experience with market research and data analysis is important. The Associate Manager reports to the Senior Innovation Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Innovation, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years of experience; CPG experience preferred.
- Computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn and become proficient with other analytical tools and data sources.
- Experience with syndicated data such as Circana (IRI) or Nielsen.
- Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time.
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, written and oral communication, organization, and project-management skills.
- Ability to analyze data and develop business insights.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
Nice To Haves
- MBA.
- CPG experience.
- Previous experience in an innovation role.
- Experience with consumer research and concept or prototype testing.
- Proficiency in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support new product launches from consumer insights through the product development process.
- Analyze trends and consumer data to identify emerging needs and generate relevant product ideas.
- Evaluate ideas systematically and select promising opportunities for further testing or feasibility analysis.
- Build collaborative relationships with Brand Teams, Manufacturing, Sales, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to align development and launch efforts.
- Use information, logic, and business judgment to develop products and categories.
- Manage projects through execution.
- Prepare persuasive sales and internal communications materials.
- Collaborate with agency and research partners.
- Analyze data and generate business insights.
- Develop and manage new-product and program handoffs, including processes and materials, to support smooth transitions through development and launch.
- Support other members of the Innovation team as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- 401(k) and company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
