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KIND · 6 hours ago

Sr. Associate Brand Manager, Innovation

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

KIND is a company dedicated to creating a kinder and healthier world through innovative snacking solutions. The Sr. Associate Brand Manager, Innovation will support the development of strategic, consumer-based innovation initiatives across multiple product lines, ensuring successful commercialization and market growth.

Food and BeverageNutrition

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assist in development of winning consumer propositions. Ensure propositions have clearly articulated and differentiated consumer benefits, are rooted in KIND’s right to win, and meet DVF hurdles

Advance new items through stage gate process, from product conceptualization through to commercialization

Conduct market research and analyze consumer insights to identify opportunities for growth

Monitor competitive landscape and emerging consumer trends. Conduct thorough category, channel, and competitive analysis. Translate data into insight, and insights into actionable recommendations

Create forecasts for new launches based on market and historical data and evolve forecasts in collaboration with trade marketing

Support inputs into key planning processes, such as monthly innovation sufficiency, annual growth plan, and AOP

Support partnership with cross-functional teams (Consumer Insights, New Product Development, Operations, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Packaging, etc.) to execute innovation projects with excellence

Support partnership with Trade, Demand Planning, Design, Branded Content, etc., to launch all innovation to planned vision, including development of compelling innovation selling stories

Qualification

Brand marketingMarket researchConsumer insightsAnalytical skillsCross-functional collaborationInnovation experienceCommunication skillsProblem solvingTime management

Required

2-4 years of experience in brand marketing or related field

Strong written & oral communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Experience working cross-functionally and influencing without authority

Interest in innovation and the future of the snacking category

Strong organizational & communication skills

Ability to manage time & competing priorities

Preferred

A bachelor's degree – marketing, business, or related field preferred

Previous experience working in innovation a plus

Benefits

401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match

Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.

Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs

Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection

Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.

Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear

Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher

Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development

A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment

Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.