at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.
*Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.
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Sr Brand Manager, Marketing Innovation and Growth - Away From Home (AFH) at a glance...
Innovation is a critical pillar for the growth at Kraft Heinz. Reporting to the Head of Away from Home (AFH) Marketing, the Sr Brand Manager, Marketing Innovation & Growth associate will play a vital role in the development and launch of innovation for Away from Home (Foodservice). 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 designed for a leader to step in and build marketing & innovation fundamentals for themselves and the team.What's on the menu?
Own the brand innovation pipeline from ideation through launch for Away from Home.
Strategic approach for the identification, curation, and ownership of the innovation pipeline
Collaborate closely with all marketing teams to create the One Engine approach for the innovation pipeline.
Lead our innovation culture by driving our brands to launch products that reinforce Global Trends and Culture
Work with cross functional teams (R&D, culinary, consumer insights, quality, legal, operations, sales, and finance) to commercialize the innovation pipeline for Away from Home through the stage gate process.
Own the innovation processes and deliverables for Away from Home - including Stage Gate deliverables, resourcing, and prioritization.
Support the strategy of ESG initiatives for our portfolio.
Support development of go to market plans including launch sell in stories.
Be a strong contributor to the innovation culture.
Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!
Marketing expertise required; emphasis in growth & innovation
Passion for innovation and proven innovative approach
Excellent interpersonal and execution skills
Strong time management skills
Excellent prioritization skills
Ability to influence teams and be highly collaborative
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data or trends to form strong conclusions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center, Glenview R&D 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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com .
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.
