Assistant Brand Manager – Menu & Innovation

KFC; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible and hybrid working

Career development programs

Wellbeing leave

Monthly mobile/Internet contributions

Onsite parking

Résumé du poste

KFC is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager – Menu & Innovation in Sydney to shape the future menu and innovation pipeline. You’ll translate customer insights into new products and bring ideas from concept through to launch, working with Marketing, R&D, Operations and Insights to deliver exciting menu innovations.

You'll contribute to consumer research programs, test market planning, and prepare materials for stakeholders, while supporting launch readiness and growth opportunities for the brand.

Qualifications

• Relevant marketing experience within QSR, FMCG, retail, or another customer-focused industry.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness balancing customer, brand and business objectives.
• Experience working with consumer insights, research programs or test market activity.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to build cross-team relationships.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and presentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Support the delivery of innovation and core menu initiatives from concept through to launch.
• Develop product propositions, business cases and recommendations that drive growth and brand relevance.
• Coordinate timelines, stakeholders and project deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to consumer research programs, including concept testing, product testing and market validation.
• Translate customer and market insights into clear recommendations and actions.
• Support test market planning, execution and performance analysis.
• Monitor food, customer and industry trends to identify new innovation opportunities.
• Partner with teams across Marketing, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Insights to keep projects moving forward.
• Prepare presentations, project updates and materials for key stakeholders.
• Support launch readiness through effective planning, approvals, governance and handover activities.

Connaissances

Marketing experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Description du poste

Assistant Brand Manager – Menu & Innovation

• Help shape KFC's future menu and innovation pipeline
• Turn customer insights into new products and growth opportunities
• Bring food ideas to life from concept through to launch

As our Assistant Brand Manager - Menu & Innovation, you'll help develop and deliver the menu and product initiatives that keep KFC relevant, exciting and loved by customers.

You'll work closely with teams across Marketing, Research & Development, Operations and Insights to bring new food ideas to life, support test market programs and help turn consumer needs into successful menu innovations.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your innovation and brand management experience while helping shape the future of KFC's menu.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS OUR ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER - MENU & INNOVATION

• Support the delivery of innovation and core menu initiatives from concept through to launch
• Help develop product propositions, business cases and recommendations that drive growth and brand relevance
• Coordinate timelines, stakeholders and project deliverables across cross-functional teams
• Contribute to consumer research programs, including concept testing, product testing and market validation
• Translate customer and market insights into clear recommendations and actions
• Support test market planning, execution and performance analysis
• Monitor food, customer and industry trends to identify new innovation opportunities
• Partner with teams across Marketing, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Insights to keep projects moving forward
• Prepare presentations, project updates and materials for key stakeholders
• Support launch readiness through effective planning, approvals, governance and handover activities

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

You're curious, organised and passionate about food and bringing new ideas to life!

You'll ideally bring:

• Relevant marketing experience, ideally within QSR, FMCG, retail or another customer-focused industry
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer, brand and business objectives
• Experience working with consumer insights, research programs or test market activity
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to build relationships across teams
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and presentation skills

WHY KFC?

At KFC, you'll be part of a business that combines the scale of a global brand with the opportunity to make a visible impact locally. We offer a collaborative, people-first culture where you'll work alongside talented teams, build meaningful partnerships and contribute to initiatives that shape the future of the business.Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Flexible and hybrid ways of working, including time together at our Frenchs Forest Restaurant Support Centre
• Signature career development and leadership programs
• Additional leave to focus on your wellbeing
• Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions
• Salary continuance cover for permanent employees
• Culture Club events and initiatives
• Free secure onsite parking at Frenchs Forest

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you're passionate about food, innovation and creating products customers love, we'd love to hear from you.