Associate Innovation Manager US Retail

Position Title: Associate Innovation Manager US Retail

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:40383

Aboutthe role.

McCain Foods is seeking an Associate Brand Manager Disruptive Innovation for North America to join our growing team! Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager Innovation this positionis responsible forhelping drive a portfolio of McCain innovation initiatives.

This roleprovidesan opportunity to truly build something platforms innovation pipelines and the processes to get there for the retail channel. With disruptive innovation candidates need to be flexible and comfortable working through ambiguity.

Whatyoullbe doing.

• Supports delivery of compelling breakthrough innovation channel strategy based on consumer customer and category insights and market trends grounded in the McCain long range planobjectives(where to play how to win growth targets) category brand portfoliostrategyand demand space framework
• Supports to deliver a 3-year innovation pipeline inclusive of product and packaging innovation with a focus on new environments newoccasionsand new platform capabilities with clarity to horizon pathing and pacing of workstreams
• Understanding the marketplace through analyses of consumer research syndicated data & market trends and uncovering relevant consumer insights for new product launches & future innovations.
• Leading cross-functional teams consisting of McCain manufacturing operations R&D packaginginsightsand sales to bring new products to life in North America through a stage-gate process.
• Proactively engages cross functionally with Go to Market Hub and externally with customers to align disruptive innovation and pave the way for new products in the market that will meet market needs
• Developing strong presentations consisting of detailed business case to be presented to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Managing and reconcile innovation budget.

Whatyoullneed to be successful.

• Minimum 3 years of product/food marketing experience with a background in consumer brand marketing. Innovation experience preferred.
• Passion for consumer insights and innovation curiosity.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paceddynamicand complex environment and can work through ambiguity.
• Experience with syndicated data (IRI Nielsen).
• Understanding of managing a P&L.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task against several complex projects at one time.
• Ability to lead cross functional projects and teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills; able to foster open communication and engage/influence others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including strong presentation skills) analytical ability independent decision making and business vision.
• Passion for and understanding of food industry preferred with an understanding of CPG retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).

About the team.

Reporting to the Sr Manager Innovation NA Retail. The team oversees the NA Innovation strategy for McCain.

About McCain.

Click Heretolearn more about McCainand how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadershipprinciples.

At McCain our leadership principlesguidehow we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Hereyoullfind opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience whywerebetter together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with theoptionto work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package:$81600.00 -$108900.00 . CAD annually Bonus Eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Marketing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)