Associate Innovation Manager US Retail

Position Title: Associate Innovation Manager US Retail
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40383
About the role .
McCain Foods is seeking an Associate Brand Manager, Disruptive Innovation for North America to join our growing team! Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, Innovation, this position is responsible for helping drive a portfolio of McCain innovation initiatives.
This role provides an opportunity to truly build something - platforms, innovation pipelines, and the processes to get there for the retail channel. With disruptive innovation, candidates need to be flexible and comfortable working through ambiguity.
What you'll be doing.

• Supports delivery of compelling breakthrough innovation channel strategy, based on consumer, customer and category insights, and market trends, grounded in the McCain long range plan objectives (where to play, how to win, growth targets), category, brand, portfolio strategy and demand space framework
• Supports to deliver a 3-year innovation pipeline, inclusive of product and packaging innovation, with a focus on new environments, new occasions and new platform capabilities, with clarity to horizon pathing and pacing of workstreams
• Understanding the marketplace through analyses of consumer research, syndicated data & market trends and uncovering relevant consumer insights for new product launches & future innovations.
• Leading cross-functional teams consisting of McCain manufacturing operations, R&D, packaging, insights and sales to bring new products to life in North America through a stage-gate process.
• Proactively engages cross functionally with Go to Market Hub and externally with customers to align disruptive innovation and pave the way for new products in the market that will meet market needs
• Developing strong presentations consisting of detailed business case to be presented to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Managing and reconcile innovation budget.

What you'll need to be successful.

• Minimum 3 years of product/food marketing experience with a background in consumer brand marketing. Innovation experience preferred.
• Passion for consumer insights and innovation curiosity.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment and can work through ambiguity.
• Experience with syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen).
• Understanding of managing a P&L.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task against several complex projects at one time.
• Ability to lead cross functional projects and teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills; able to foster open communication and engage/influence others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including strong presentation skills), analytical ability, independent decision making and business vision.
• Passion for, and understanding of, food industry preferred with an understanding of CPG retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

About the team.
Reporting to the Sr Manager Innovation NA Retail. The team oversees the NA Innovation strategy for McCain.
About McCain .
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Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person-it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Compensation Package : $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know , and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Marketing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)