Breakthrough NPD Lead

Goodman Fielder; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Hybrid model

Competitive salary

Incentive opportunities

Career development

Wellbeing program

Fitness Passport

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Goodman Fielder is seeking a Breakthrough Innovation Marketing Manager to identify transformational growth opportunities and bring bold concepts to life through commercial execution. You'll partner across strategy, innovation, consumer insights, R&D and commercial teams to turn future-focused ideas into market-ready solutions that drive business growth.

With 6+ years in Innovation, Strategy, Commercial, Insights or Growth, you will influence senior leaders, build compelling business cases,

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Innovation, Strategy, Commercial, Insights, Portfolio or Growth roles.
• Strong commercial acumen and business case development experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling capabilities.
• FMCG, food, retail, tech, startup or adjacent industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop breakthrough innovation opportunities.
• Translate strategic priorities into growth roadmaps and innovation pipelines.
• Lead concept development, consumer testing, business case creation, and commercialisation.
• Drive complex cross-functional projects from idea through to launch.
• Present recommendations and investment cases to senior leaders.
• Leverage market, consumer and competitive insights to uncover future growth opportunities.
• Manage complex projects end to end
• Collaborate with the global Wilmar network on opportunities

Skills

Innovation

Strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Storytelling

Commercial acumen

Job description

At Goodman Fielder, we're building the next generation of food experiences. We're looking for a Breakthrough Innovation Marketing Manager to identify transformational growth opportunities, develop bold innovation strategies, and bring them to life through successful commercial execution.

This is a high-impact role where you'll work across strategy, innovation, consumer insights, R&D, and commercial teams to turn future-focused ideas into market-ready solutions that drive business growth.

You'll partner with senior leaders across the business to explore consumer trends, assess growth opportunities, build compelling business cases, and lead innovation initiatives from concept through to commercialisation.

What you'll do

• Identify and develop breakthrough innovation opportunities.
• Translate strategic priorities into growth roadmaps and innovation pipelines.
• Lead concept development, consumer testing, business case creation, and commercialisation.
• Drive complex cross-functional projects from idea through to launch.
• Present recommendations and investment cases to senior leaders.
• Leverage market, consumer and competitive insights to uncover future growth opportunities.
• Manage complex projects end to end
• Collaborate with the global Wilmar network on opportunities

What you'll bring

• 6+ years' experience in Innovation, Strategy, Commercial, Insights, Portfolio or Growth roles.
• Strong commercial acumen and business case development experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling capabilities.
• FMCG, food, retail, tech, startup or adjacent industry experience preferred.

You'll thrive if you:

• Create clarity in ambiguity.
• Challenge the status quo and think differently.
• Are curious about consumers, markets and future trends.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Have the drive to make a meaningful business impact.

Why Goodman Fielder?

• Work on high-profile innovation and growth initiatives.
• Influence the future direction of a leading ANZ food business.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities.
• Career development and learning programs.
• Health and wellbeing program including access to fitness Passport
• Access to a collaborative, high-performing culture.

If you're excited by identifying emerging opportunities, challenging the status quo, and bringing breakthrough concepts to life, this role offers the perfect balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.