Position Title: Lead Brand Innovation Manager

Client Details:

Our client is Canadian Firm who is a leader in the Health Science Nutrition Consumer Package Goods industry with concentration in Health, Nutrition and Fitness with some of the most recognizable brands in the market.

Key Summary:

Reporting into the VP Marketing Innovation and Strategy you will play a key role in the execution of business strategy and corporate initiatives. You will have full responsibility to manage innovation projects that help the organization enter new areas of business and address unmet consumer needs.

Main Job Responsibilities:

Identify, assess, validate and launch product and packaging innovation concepts in active nutrition, weight management, wellness solutions, and new white space business opportunities – while also leading cross functional teams to bring high-impact new products ideas to market.
Helping create and manage a multi-year pipeline that meets business and consumer needs while supporting each brand’s short- and long-term strategies
Working closely with the Insights and Planning division, R&D, Operations and Brand to identify industry trends and leading research to generate new product / service concepts, develop, validate and commercialize concepts that uniquely satisfy unmet needs
Ensure new innovation meets and exceeds revenue growth and profitability targets
Collaborating with Brand Teams, Planning & Launch Team, Marketing Intelligence and Consumer Insights to successfully manage innovation, seamlessly transition to the brand team post-launch, and track year-one in-market performance.
Help champion innovation plans to brand marketing team, senior leaders and executives.
Prepare material for updates, budget presentations, innovation plans and other innovation related strategies and projects as required

Location:
Oakville/Mississauga Border (Located right Off of QEW Exit) - ** 100% Remote Working or Hybrid Option available **

Salary:
Based on Experience, Matching Pension, 100% Health/Dental Coverage Day 1, Free Gym

Requirements:

Multiple years of Sales, Insights or Marketing experience preferably within a consumer packaged goods environment or supplements industry
Highly developed quantitative business analysis skills
A strong understanding of the nutraceutical industry is a significant advantage
Strong presentation skills
Proactive and able to continuously manage change in an extremely fast paced, energetic work environment
Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite

Perks

World class gym, fitness classes and external basketball court
Community involvement through charitable events
Competitive compensation package
100% Group Health & Dental Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Company RRSP Matching
Paid vacation & 5 personal days
Work from Home Flexibility Post Covid
Employee Engagement Events
Subsidized Café
Product & Swag from our industry leading brands
Professional career development
Opportunities for Global career exposure without the need to relocate!

ID7168 - Brand Innovation Manager