Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. The Associate Brand Manager, Innovation is responsible for the creation and delivery of a product innovation pipeline that supports the marketing strategy to increase household penetration and help Tate's achieve its ambition to lead premium snacking in baked goods. This role will identify opportunities through a deep consumer understanding & will prioritize through their commercial & brand strategy foundations. What you will do & bring: Support the development of brand innovation strategy, in partnership with the Director, to develop a multi-year innovation pipeline that aligns with the brand growth strategy and is sufficient to deliver financial targets. Using consumer research, syndicated data, and market trends, translate unmet consumer needs into winning concepts that fuel the brand's growth ambition and enhance our brand equity Ability to work with various agencies to develop consumer centric innovation bundles Concept validation Ongoing management of the brand 4:2:1 plans (e.g., pipelines) Collaborate with business partners to develop proposal and drive consensus on size of opportunity, resources required, level of complexity and hit timeline Delivery & execution of the multi-year innovation pipeline from concept to launch; collaborating closely with the cross functional team to ensure flawless execution. Includes both new projects as well as PPA/customer specific. Lead commercialization projects that drive growth, unlock new business & support Tate's long-term strategy Provide marketing leadership through innovation stage gate process Collaborate with cross functional team (R D, Consumer Insights, Sales, Operations, and others) through feasibility, commercialization & launch Partner with Sales to develop channel & customer level understanding to inform packaging, pricing, placement Work in close partnership with R D to ensure product development brief is clear and product exceeds consumer expectations during internal and external prototyping and testing phases Brief Creative team/external agencies on all innovation-related needs; manage appropriate feedback/approvals efficiently Works closely with Sales, Consumer insights, Demand Planning & Finance to develop new item forecasts and projections that align with our financial hurdles and mitigate waste potential Partner with Sales to create internal and external sell-in stories for innovation, articulating the strategic business rationale, consumer problem to be solved, and rationale/excitement for a successful innovation Post launch tracking and integration of learnings into pipeline innovation development Innovation team support: data hygiene, budget management, and other potential needs. Adapt to shifting organizational priorities by taking ownership of new duties and regularly owning a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset Proven ability to analyze and leverage Syndicated data (Nielsen or equivalent), Customer POS Data, SPARK Shipment History, and Shopper Data (including panel) to find business opportunities Proficiency in MS Office, especially Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word Skills /

Qualification:

6-8 years of experience in CPG marketing for food manufacturing Excellent strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills with a solid understanding of Nielsen Data (or comparable) Knowledge and experience of managing a P&L Passion for consumer insights and innovation curiosity Performance mindset; bias for setting and measuring KPIs on an ongoing basis Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills; able to foster open communication and engage/influence others Excellent written & oral communication skills (including presentation skills), analytical ability, independent decision making and business vision Knowledge and understanding of Stage Gate process for innovation initiative management Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task against several complex projects at one time Ability to be entrepreneurial and methodical Results-oriented, with high expectations of self and team Collaborative mindset with strength in effectively receiving and communicating feedback

Education:

Bachelor of Science/Arts degree

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following 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. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision;

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Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Brand & Portfolio Management Marketing At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!