Associate Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$104K/yr – $130K/yrEntry Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end product innovation and renovation initiatives, guiding ideation, market analysis, cross-functional execution, and successful launches.

  • Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Marketing, Sales and Finance
  • Focus on growth, consumer insights and market opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the ideation, development and execution of new products (Innovation and/or Renovation projects)
  • Analyze market trends, data, and competitive intelligence to identify trends and opportunities
  • Manage the product commercialization process and lead cross-functional teams (including R&D, Marketing, Culinary, Consumer Insights, Supply chain, Sales & Finance) ensuring timely, on budget and successful project completion
  • Partner with the Marketing & Sales team to develop compelling product launch plans, product positioning, packaging, and promotional strategies and customer & sales presentations

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years of experience (prior experience in brand management, product innovation, or CPG preferred)
  • Strong project management skills with ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on timelines
  • Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
  • Creative thinker with strong analytical skills
  • Operates with a sense of urgency
  • Strong leadership and results driven
  • Growth mindset and consumer obsessed

Benefits

  • Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
  • You’ll 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
  • - Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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The Kraft Heinz Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Founded in 2015
Chicago, IL, US
26K employees

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$104K/yr – $130K/yr

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Associate Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions)

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