Innovation Marketing Manager — Lead Insight-Driven Growth

KP Snacks; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is looking for a dedicated innovation professional for their Marketing team. This role involves leading the end-to-end innovation process, utilizing consumer insights to develop profitable products. Candidates should have significant experience in FMCG innovation, strong project management abilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package including car allowance, bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare support.

Benefits

£6,000 car cash allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Significant experience in FMCG innovation or marketing, ideally within the food industry.
• Proven track record of launching successful, insight-led products that deliver commercial results.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop consumer-led propositions that deliver category growth.
• Lead the end-to-end innovation process from idea generation through Stage Gate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Brand Marketing and Product Development.

Skills

Consumer research

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

FMCG marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Nielsen Answers

Kantar WorldPanel Online

Job description

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is looking for a dedicated innovation professional for their Marketing team. This role involves leading the end-to-end innovation process, utilizing consumer insights to develop profitable products. Candidates should have significant experience in FMCG innovation, strong project management abilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package including car allowance, bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare support.