Manage Innovation and Renovation projects from start to finish, partnering with cross-functional team and PMO to commercialize new items through Tate’s Stage Gate process
Build business case for Innovation, including market analysis and initial size of prize projections for sell-in to the Executive Leadership Team
Develop compelling category and selling stories in partnership with Sales and Consumer Insights, to maximize innovation sell-in and build retailer excitement
Develop launch kits, POS materials and sell sheets for Sales team, actively supporting new item sell-in
Develop packaging design briefs and lead packaging artwork development for Innovation and Renovation items, in partnership with Design agency
Draft New Product Development briefs to guide the internal R&D team through product development
Lead tracking of innovation performance post-launch (ACV, velocity, etc.), and identify gaps to plan; present findings to Commercial Team in Monthly IBP Step 1
Keep a pulse on food and premium cookie category trends, analyzing change in behaviors or preferences that could inform new innovation
Assist the Marketing Director & CMO in building out the innovation pipeline, participating in ideation sessions and concept development
Contribute to the strategy of the Innovation pipeline and support commercialization activities
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
Minimum 4+ years in CPG Marketing, with experience commercializing Food Innovation a must
Experience working with syndicated consumption data (SPINS, Nielsen, IRI)
Extremely strong analytical skills, coupled with ability to turn data into actionable insights
Experience in both smaller entrepreneurial and large corporate environments
Ability to build strong relationships with business partners and lead cross-functional projects
A desire to drive Tate’s future and purpose and to accelerate your career development
Ability to influence cross-functionally with marketing, sales and external agencies and within the larger Mondelez organization
Externally and consumer-obsessed
Influential presenter and storyteller
Natural collaborator
Adaptable, agile and calm under pressure
Powerful communicator that listens and then speaks with impact
Approximately 20% travel
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
eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results
Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company
No Relocation support available
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
market analysisbusiness case developmentnew product developmentpackaging designsyndicated consumption datadata analysisinnovation performance trackingcategory trends analysiscommercializationselling story development
Soft skills
analytical skillsrelationship buildinginfluencingcollaborationcommunicationadaptabilitystorytellingpresentation skillscalm under pressureleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in MarketingBachelor's Degree in Business