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Job Description
High Liner Foods is seeking a Platform Lead Innovation to drive growth through the creation and expansion of innovation platforms within our food service and retail portfolios. This is a hands on innovation role accountable for taking new products from ideation right through to post-launch success ideal for someone who can blend strategic thinking with a focus on detail and delivery. Cross functional collaboration with R&D Supply Chain Commercialization Brand Marketing and Sales is a critical enabler.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of one or more of the companys breakthrough or breakout innovation platforms driving significant profitable growth.
- Translate consumer category and culinary insights into compelling innovation concepts and bold product ideas.
- Own the full lifecycle of platform innovation from concept to in-market performance working closely with R&D Sales Business Development Finance and external partners.
- Build robust business cases including sizing opportunities estimating costs and margin assessing channel and shopper dynamics and mapping commercial implications.
- Partner with Brand Marketing Sales and Retail Marketing teams to position and activate new platforms in market tailoring messaging and tactics to customer and consumer needs.
- Manage cross-functional project teams and external agency partners in the development of platforms concepts and marketing toolkits.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Innovation or related field; MBA preferred.
- 57 years of progressive experience in brand marketing innovation or product development ideally within CPG or food service categories.
- Proven track record in leading successful new product launches and building long-term brand growth platforms.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics financial modeling and shopper/consumer behavior.
- Experience in cross-functional leadership ideally with R&D Sales and Supply Chain collaboration.
- Curious and future-forward mindset with the ability to identify emerging trends and convert them into actionable ideas.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving progress in a fast-paced environment.
Whats in it for you
Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path backed by great benefits flexible work and a culture of diversity innovation and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.
- Competitive Salary
- Heath dental & vision coverage
- Pay for performance incentives
- Employee & Family assistance programs
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Planning
- Supplemental Parental Leaves
- Disability Support
- Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
- Volunteer hours
- Learning and mentorship opportunities
- Safety focused work environment
To learn more please visit our career/LinkedIn/Indeed page
Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.
Employment Type
Full-Time
