Brand Manager of Innovation

Reynolds Consumer Products•Lake Forest, IL

1d•$111,000 - $160,950•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Brand Manager, Innovation to join our team located at our headquarters in Lake Forest, IL. Responsibilities Your Role: We are searching for a Brand Manager, Innovation to lead cross-functional teams to develop and commercialize new products to address evolving consumer needs and build a future pipeline of growth initiatives. You will work in a collaborative environment and have the opportunity to bring your experience and creativity to drive strong business growth. This position reports to the Director of Marketing, Innovation. You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen! Lead cross-functional team projects to develop and commercialize Brand and Private Label new products, line extensions, and product/packaging improvements. Lead consumer research to identify new product opportunities and to guide new product strategic definition. Develop strong working relationships with RD&E counterparts to facilitate product initiatives. Develop the business case for product commercialization opportunities inclusive of launch strategy, pricing, competitive context, and distribution. Develop and interpret detailed P&L’s to drive new product profitable growth. Collaborate with Customer Marketing and Category Management to develop sales materials to aid in the launch of new items. Analyze business trends and competitive activity to provide strategic input on gaps and opportunities for the brand and portfolio. Prepare and present monthly stage gate project updates of key innovation projects to the Hefty Business Unit. We strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce who will contribute to the Company’s vision, mission, and goals. You will love it here if… You are an effective communicator. You are highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams. You can successfully juggle multiple tasks and are comfortable with change. You enjoy working with a dynamic high-performance team. You are a creative, forward-thinker. You have a passion for analyzing data and using data to drive business performance.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
5+ years of related professional and progressive Marketing experience in the CPG industry, experience with market research and new product development a plus.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
Experience with consumer research methodologies and a New Product Stage Gate Process is desirable.
Excellent business acumen with experience managing budgets/P&L.
Proficiency with retailer scan data analysis programs such as Nielsen or Circana.
Proficient in MS Office.
Ability for some travel (10-15%).

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on?
Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?
Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional team projects to develop and commercialize Brand and Private Label new products, line extensions, and product/packaging improvements.
Lead consumer research to identify new product opportunities and to guide new product strategic definition.
Develop strong working relationships with RD&E counterparts to facilitate product initiatives.
Develop the business case for product commercialization opportunities inclusive of launch strategy, pricing, competitive context, and distribution.
Develop and interpret detailed P&L’s to drive new product profitable growth.
Collaborate with Customer Marketing and Category Management to develop sales materials to aid in the launch of new items.
Analyze business trends and competitive activity to provide strategic input on gaps and opportunities for the brand and portfolio.
Prepare and present monthly stage gate project updates of key innovation projects to the Hefty Business Unit.

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