Brand Manager - Innovation

Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

$109K/yr – $259K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end innovation agenda from insight to GTM, leading cross-functional incubation of new products and scalable platforms.

  • Translate consumer insights into bold innovation platforms.
  • Partner with R&D, Sales, Finance and supply chain to commercialize new products.
  • Develop GTM plans and financial models to drive growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • As the Brand Manager - Innovation you will Identify emerging consumer needs and drive product incubation.
  • Responsibilities include translating insights into bold innovation platforms, crafting value propositions, and partnering cross-functionally with R&D, Sales, Finance and supply chain to commercialize new products and execute go-to-market plans.
  • Innovation Strategy: Identify strong ideas for the innovation funnel and build conviction around them, covering design, pricing strategy, and financial modeling.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, and finance to bring new, executable ideas to market.
  • Consumer & Market Analysis: Analyze category dynamics, shopper behavior, and the competitive landscape to refine concepts and accelerate growth.
  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Execution: Build GTM plans for new product launches and oversee packaging, claim development, and advertising

Requirements

  • Industry Experience: Minimum of 3 years in packaged goods industry with experience in launching & scaling new products
  • Brand and/or innovation experience
  • Track record of thinking-out-of-the-box, driving innovation and launching successful initiatives
  • Digitally Savvy and proficient in design thinking and agile methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering or a related field.

Benefits

  • robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
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