Sr Brand Manager, Marketing Innovation - Glenview, United States - Kraft Heinz Company

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Sr Brand Manager, Marketing Innovation & Growth- Away from Home

Job Description

Innovation is a critical pillar for the growth at Kraft Heinz. Reporting to the Head of Away from Home 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. 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.

Key Components of the Role

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Location(s)

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 .

ABOUT US

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been – and even more thrilled about where we're headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

WHY US

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.

Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

INCLUSION MATTERS TO US

Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Doesn't matter who you are, where you're from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.

We're committed to:

• Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
• Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.