Sr. Brand Manager- Innovation

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

This role is for the Senior Brand Manager, OREO Innovation, which will have a specific focus on leading innovation for OREO Core which includes spearheading the OREO Bank process (flavor & technology) to deliver annual Limited Edition agenda and pipeline.  This role is also responsible for development of  long term pipeline of OREO Core permanent innovation which will aid in driving towards achieving our Vision 2030 Ambition. 

*** Role would be a hybrid setting of 2-3 days in our East Hanover, New Jersey office***

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of brand innovation strategy, in partnership with the Innovation Sr. Director to develop a multi-year innovation agenda that aligns with the brand growth strategy and financial targets.

  • Support the identification, exploration, and strategy development of whitespace innovation opportunities

• Delivery & execution of the multi-year innovation agenda from concept to launch; collaborating closely with the cross functional team to ensure flawless execution.

  • Development and validation of concepts

  • Leadership through innovation stage gate process

  • Leads and collaborates with cross functional team through feasibility, commercialization & launch of the innovation

  • Works closely with sales, consumer insights & finance to develop new item forecasts and projections that align with our financial hurdles, and mitigate waste potential

  • Develops sales facing selling stories and communications in support of innovation sell in

  • Post launch tracking and integration of learnings into pipeline innovation development

• Independent analysis combined with partnership with consumer insights to develop deep understanding of the consumer, brand, and category dynamics to inform winning, relevant innovation across channels.

• Partnership with sales & RGM to develop channel and customer level understanding to inform packaging, pricing, placement approach for innovation

• Ability to work with various agencies to develop consumer centric innovation bundles

• Ongoing management of the brand 4:2:1 plans (i.e. pipelines)
• Leadership and development of 1 direct report

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience involving Innovation is required.

• CPG experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to thrive in and handle ambiguity & fast paced environment 

• Analytic and creative thinking skills

• Strong commercial acumen and marketing capabilities

• Strong leadership / communication / collaboration skills

• Demonstrated track record of sales/marketing/commercialization execution

• Ability to lead a cross functional team

• Experience analyzing syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI)

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $140,300 to $192,940; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.  

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Brand & Portfolio Management

Marketing