Sr Brand Manager AFH Innovation - Customer
Sr Brand Manager AFH Innovation - Customer
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$ 137400 - 171700
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Job Description
Job Description
As a Senior Brand Manager for AFH Innovation your purpose is to lead the strategic development and of the innovation pipeline for the Away from Home (AFH) Customer Innovation Platform at Kraft Heinz. You will drive the ideation curation and 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
Lead the endtoend innovation process for the Away from Home (AFH) Customer CoCreated Platform overseeing the entire pipeline from ideation to product launch. This includes identifying opportunities prioritizing projects and managing the commercialization of new products in line with Kraft Heinzs broader business objectives.
Develop a strategic approach to innovation ensuring the pipeline is aligned with market trends consumer insights and AFHs growth objectives.
Collaborate with customers and 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.
Manage 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.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Customer Sales and Marketing BAP teams as well as Platform Global Disruptive Innovation Canadad (Platform & AFH) and Global R&D teams to ensure cohesive innovation plans and seamless for our AFH customers and Kraft Heinz.
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 product development from concept to market in the consumer goods sector.
Proven ability to build lead and inspire highperforming teams providing clear direction coaching and accountability.
Experience setting strategic direction and mobilizing crossfunctional teams to achieve common goals.
Resultsoriented proactive in navigating complex challenges and ambiguity with a track record of resolving obstacles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a history of building effective business relationships and presenting clear narratives.
Passion for consumer marketing culture new product trends and innovation with the ability to foster an innovationdriven culture.
Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely delivery within scope.
Ability to translate data into actionable insights driving product and brand strategies.
Demonstrated ability to communicate vision effectively to executive leadership and crossfunctional teams.
Strong at navigating both formal and informal organizational channels to get things done while delegating effectively.
Ability to prioritize tasks for self and team focusing on key objectives and removing roadblocks.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
Work Environment & Schedule
Our office environment fosters collaboration connection and community enabling employees to grow and thrive. We embrace a flexible and agile work model recognizing its importance in todays workplace. Most officebased employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Additionally those in our hybrid model can work remotely for up to six weeks within a rolling 12month period in increments of up to two weeks subject to benefits and tax guidelines. Work location requirements vary by role.
If you choose to be based in our downtown Chicago office you must be willing and able to travel to the Glenview R&D Center at least once per week.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice
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:
$137400.00 $171700.00Bonus: 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 Center Glenview R&D 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
