Innovation manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Job Summary

Plays a vital role in guiding the development and execution of new product solutions that impact strategic growth for the organization. Utilizes creativity and strategic thinking to guide cross-functional collaboration that brings new ideas to market efficiently. Collaborates to leverage consumer insights, shaping product positioning and defining launching strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the ideation, development, and execution of innovative branded turkey products ensuring alignment with market trends, consumer preferences, and the company’s strategic goals.
• Conducts in-depth market analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities. Utilizes these insights to inform product development and positioning.
• Executes research initiatives that support product development and go-to-market strategies, ensuring data-informed strategies for product launches.
• Partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the development and launch of products align with consumer insights and meet operational standards.
• Partners with Packaging Engineering to define and develop packaging structures for new products while providing guidance on retail merchandising strategies and packaging graphic design to optimize shelf appeal.
• Guides projects to ensure new products are launched on time and within scope, including timelines, budgets, resources, etc.
• Presents product concepts and project updates to cross-functional teams and key partners ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the product development process.
• Monitors the Advertising & Promotion (A&P) budget for new product communications to ensure successful marketing efforts post launch.
• Monitors and assesses product performance post-launch in partnership with cross-functional teams, utilizing feedback to refine future products and identify and implement continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies :

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug / Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.