Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Marketing, R&D, Sales, Purchasing, Operations and Finance to support Product Innovation, Renovation and Sku rationalization initiatives.
• Assess Innovation opportunities using a broad spectrum of research resources including primary, secondary and syndicated data sources.
• Leverage sound analytics to develop new business and consumer insights to build future both within our categories and with retail customers
• Leverage your financial acumen to influence new product launch recommendation that is profitable for the company as well as initiatives that grow the category
• Develop, lead and manage business line, leveraging critical thinking and strategic recommendations, defining product objectives and strategy, positioning, pricing, packaging, and product lifecycle management
• Lead internal and external partners including the agency to develop ideas which continue to grow and evolve the business as a leader in the value-added salad space
• Lead key cross-functional relationships across the organization and navigate a matrixed environment
• Lead and develop team expertise of the target consumer and deliver product and messaging that drive affinity for the brand
• Unlock deep insights and translate into growth strategy that will translate both in the US and Canada
• Lead all aspects of the Fresh Express budget including all media and activation

Requirements

• MBA required, 8+ years of CPG experience preferred. Background in Perishable food preferred
• 3-5 years' experience managing new product concept development, testing and launches
• Proven track record of influencing others within a matrixed organization
• Analyze data, incorporate multiple insights, and develop creative solutions
• Take initiative and drive action
• Work onsite