Demo Chef Ninja Test Kitchen

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Position Summary:

TheGlobal Ninja Test Kitchenis looking for aDemo Chefto join our vibrantgroup of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development blending culinaryartsand the science of Ninja Test Kitchenis highly collaborative and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects.

This roleis expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry to be familiar with the latest food trends and to foster a curiosity for product role willbe responsible fordeveloping engaging product demos from the ground up turning complex product features into compelling food-first narratives that drive engagement education and conversion.

As part of a highly collaborative teamyoullcontribute your creativity andexpertiseto the development of innovative demo strategies that support the launch and lifecycle of Ninja products. This includesconcepting building and evolving demo contentfor multiple platforms and audiences from retailers and social media to internal stakeholders and press events.

Ifyourepassionate about culinary innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment we want you on our team.

This position will be based at Shark Ninja HQ in Needham MA (with about 25% travel).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own the end-to-end development of product demos from concepting the food-first story to testing filming and execution ensuring alignment with cross functional team members

• Collaborate withmarketing sales product and creative teamsto craft impactful demo narratives that support product positioning and GTM strategies.

• Develop a scalablelibrary of demo concepts and recipestailored to different audiences (retail digital PR social training).

• Partner with sales social brand and PRto executeproductdemosthat support key launches sell-in conversations and competitive differentiation to drive Ninjas business

• Serve as the primary point of contact to coordinatedevelopand manage product demonstrations for key retailers public relations events etc.

• Lead the filming and editingof demo content for internal inspirational videosmaintaininghigh standardsof product storytelling

• Serve asculinary subject matter experton the groundacross all functional activities

• Monitor competitive social/digital marketing campaigns toimpactdemo development approach

• Conduct competitor product testing toidentifykey differences in product specifications to support sales conversationsopportunitiesand innovation priorities

• Regularly share product feedback with global teams to ensure real-time inputs are provided at every stage of product development from P-builds to MP

• Update weekly priorities and keep track of projects

• Ability to perform autonomously managing multiple tasks within established deadlines

• Assist attend and present at internal and external events as needed

• Monitor andresearchindustry trends and innovations on an ongoing basis and bringsnew ideasto the team

• Assistin the shipping of products when needed

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

• Other job duties as assigned

Attributes and Skills:

• 2 yearsofculinary content developmentexperience or a related field preferably at a consumer goods company

• Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts programorBachelors Degreewith a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experience

• Ability to effectively manage up by communicating your top priorities and constantly seeking feedback on your and your teams work product

• Exceptional culinary skills with a demonstrated passion for culinary innovation and creativity

• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety processes

• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams coupled with excellent interpersonal skills

• Highly-effective communication skills both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management includingSharkNinjasexecutive leadership team)

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward

• Recipe development and food writing experience

• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward

• Ability to see failure as an opportunity to iterate learn and willingness to fail fast and often.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience using video editing software and equipment

• Resourceful well-organized highly dependable efficient and detail-oriented

• Ability to be a team player as well as work independently

• Willingness to travel