Senior Brand Manager, Global Innovation Mayo

Job Description

Are you ready to trailblaze a new way of working? Lead some of the biggest global innovations across Kraft Heinz? Create new capabilities that reimagine how we innovate? As part of Global Innovation, you will be a part of building both what we bring to market and how we do it that will be innovators for Kraft Heinz and the food industry as a whole.

We're seeking a seasoned marketing leader to drive and deliver global innovation in Mayonnaise under our flagship Heinz brand. As a member of our Growth Office, you will lead a high-performing team of cross-functional innovation professionals and launch innovative products that drive business growth across the world.

This position requires a candidate that is a self-starter, strategic thinker and creative problem solver. If you consider yourself a master collaborator, able to influence to get results, this position is for you. Our approach to innovation is new within the growth organization so the individual needs to be flexible, have a growth mindset, and be comfortable with ambiguity.

This individual will support the end-to-end direction from creating the pipeline, building out the product, all the way through in-market experiments and ultimately launch. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves in this dynamic role, team, and space, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive global innovation strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives in the Mayonnaise category
• Lead a dedicated Agile Pod team (5+ person cross-functional team focused on launching new innovation)
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning within the team
• Collaborate with business units and cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovation initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization, influencing and negotiating to drive innovation initiatives forward
• Communicate complex innovation strategies and plans to non-technical team members
• Drive significant revenue growth through innovation initiatives, achieving specific innovation metrics such as time-to-market, customer adoption, or return on investment
• Be responsible for the P&L, competitive analysis and retailer sell-in materials (in partnership with business unit)

Qualifications

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range : $137,400.00 - $171,700.00

Bonus : This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits : Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing : We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example :

Location(s) Chicago / Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.