at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Innovation is a critical pillar for growth at Kraft Heinz. Reporting to the Head of Away from Home Marketing, the Sr. Brand Manager, Innovation plays a meaningful role in the development and launch of innovation for Away from Home. As the owner of the innovation pipeline, this role will partner across teams to ensure Away from Home is the Engine of innovation for Kraft Heinz. The responsibilities are well-rounded and specifically crafted for a leader to step in and build marketing & innovation fundamentals for themselves and the team.
Key Components of the Role
Lead the innovation readiness and delivery for Away From Home business
Own strategic commercialization projects from ideation through launch and through the stage gate process
Identify whitespace innovation and renovation pipeline development for brands/categories
Collaborate effectively with AFH marketing, sales, consumer insights, operations, culinary and finance teams as well as platform innovation teams
Manage innovation processes and results for Away from Home - including Stage-Gate critical metrics resourcing, and prioritization.
Support the strategy of ESG initiatives for our portfolio.
Support development of go to market plans including launch sell in stories.
Qualifications
Experience in marketing for an established or startup CPG company
Passion for innovation and demonstrated innovative mentality
Consumer centric & growth mindset - learn fast vs. avoid failure
Prior or confirmed experience working in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) (forecasting and portfolio management)
Experience in agency management & cross-functional team management; self confident individual who can work collaboratively
Strong personal motivation in fast-paced, often ambiguous environment, with a bias for action
Demonstrated ability to influence teams and experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Strong "big picture" perspective, while also implementing the initiative at hand
Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills to internal/external partners
Excellent strategic and analytical skills; using syndicated data sources to assess competitive space, bringing forth insights and recommendations to integrate into overall strategy
Ability to simplify sophisticated problems and make decisions quickly in pursuit of constant forward progress
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Location(s) - Chicago/Aon Center
Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
