Brand Manager Away From Home Innovation
Brand Manager Away From Home Innovation
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$ 118400 - 148000
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose
As a Brand Manager for Away From Home Innovation your purpose is to help lead the strategic development and of the innovation pipeline for the Away from Home (AFH) Taste Elevation Platform at Kraft Heinz. You will help drive the ideation curation and lead commercialization of innovative products that align with global trends and contribute to the companys growth. By collaborating with crossfunctional teams and fostering an innovationdriven culture you will ensure that Away from Home serves as a key engine of innovation within the broader Kraft Heinz portfolio while also supporting ESG initiatives and sustainability goals.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Support development of a strategic approach to innovation ensuring the pipeline is aligned with market trends consumer insights and AFHs growth objectives.
Lead Commercialization of key pipeline initiatives. This includes identifying opportunities prioritizing projects and managing the commercialization of new products in line with Kraft Heinzs broader business objectives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple functions including R&D culinary consumer insights quality legal operations sales and finance to ensure seamless of innovative initiatives.
Foster a culture of innovation within the AFH division by championing creative thinking and new product development that reflects global trends and cultural shifts. Inspire teams to take calculated risks and challenge the status quo to drive transformational growth.
Support the innovation stage gate process including all key deliverables timelines and approvals. Ensure that all projects are resourced appropriately and prioritized effectively to meet business goals.
Manage agency relationships for the packaging design of new products and lead consumer validation efforts in partnership with the consumer insights team.
Work with commercial teams to refine product positioning and messaging ensuring that new innovations meet target customers needs in the Away from Home market.
Utilize syndicated data sources to analyze internal and competitor innovation performance providing actionable insights and recommendations to drive impactful business decisions.
Maintain a consumerfirst mindset and strong operator understanding ensuring daytoday decisions protect the brand/operators integrity while effectively balancing financial and operational considerations.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Bachelors degree in business marketing or a related field; MBA with a marketing focus preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
5 to 7 years in marketing product innovation or brand management with at least 3 years leading innovation/product development from concept to market in the consumer goods sector.
Proven success in developing and executing strategic marketing plans including situation assessments and tactical initiatives.
Experience leading crossfunctional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously focusing on delivering results within agreed timelines.
Strong project management organizational and analytical skills with the ability to make datadriven business decisions and develop sound business cases.
Ability to simplify complex challenges make quick decisions and continuously drive progress even in fastpaced and ambiguous environments.
A growth mindset focusing on continuous learning anticipating consumer needs and leveraging insights to fuel innovation.
Resultsoriented problem solver with a track record of managing ambiguity and overcoming obstacles to succeed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships influence stakeholders and lead through collaboration.
Strategic thinker who can assess issues from multiple perspectives and anticipate future impacts.
Strong organizational agility navigating formal and informal channels to get things done effectively while delegating and eliminating roadblocks for the team.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is considered a normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations stores manufacturing facilities etc.; offices are open workspaces. To create a more agile and modern workplace we allow officebased employees to work virtually for up to two days each week and expect them to work in person during the defined core days at their assigned work location at least three days per workweek.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$118400.00 $148000.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performancebased bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
Physical Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments
Social Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training
Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
