Sr Brand Innovation Manager

The Sr. Innovation Manager leads end-to-end product innovation, translating consumer insights into breakthrough products from concept through launch and post-launch optimization. The Sr. Innovation Manager owns the innovation pipeline and partners cross-functionally to deliver commercially successful products aligned with brand strategy and growth goals.

Client Details

Fast growing consumer packaged goods company redefining the protein bar and snack category! This leading snack brand scales brands through strong innovation, omnichannel distribution with a focus on speed to market, and data-driven growth! This protein and snack brand offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment where bold ideas turn into real products! Located in American Fork, UT and must be open to relocation.

Description

As the Sr. Innovation Manager you'll be responsible for:

• Lead the strategy, development, and launch of breakthrough products that deliver meaningful value to consumers
• Drive the full innovation process from insights and concepting to commercialization and post-launch performance while collaborating across R&D, Brand, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
• Identify consumer trends and white space opportunities using data and insights
• Build and manage an innovation pipeline aligned with brand strategy and growth targets
• Lead concept development, feasibility, formulation, packaging, and launch
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver innovation on time and within budget
• Develop Go-to-market plans and optimize post-launch performance

Profile

The ideal candidate for the Sr. Innovation Manager position is a seasoned CPG or challenger brand food marketing professional with at least 5+ years of experience, including 3+ years focused on innovation.

Must have a proven track record of designing and launching new products, ideally including category extensions, and posses a deep understanding of brand strategy, packaging hierarchy, consumer insights, and portfolio management.

This Sr. Innovation Manager will be highly collaborative, with extensive experience partnering across R&D, supply chain, finance, and sales to bring products from concept to commercialization. Will be skilled in gated innovation processes, has strong financial acumen, and thrives on blending strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

A background in health, wellness, functional foods, or better-for-you categories is preferred along with experience in sensory testing, formulation collaboration, or culinary innovation. Experience within the food industry is mandatory.

Job Offer

• Own the innovation strategy and pipeline for a fast-growing leading snack brand, shaping the future of its product portfolio
• Collaboration with senior leadership and multiple teams
• Growth opportunity
• Competitive compensation. bonus, and benefits

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