Associate Brand Manager, Food Innovation

Kraft Heinz; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

Flexible work arrangements

401k

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago/IL seeks an Associate Brand Manager, Innovation for Away From Home (AFH) to drive new product concepts from idea through launch. You will work with R&D, culinary, insights, sales, finance, and supply chain to commercialize innovative products.

The role requires a business/marketing background with 3–5 years in product innovation or brand management, and a deep passion for food trends. Hybrid work and salary range are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 3–5 years in marketing, product innovation, or brand management; consumer goods exp. desired.
• Passion for food and flavor innovation; interest in trends and flavor profiles.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation, development, and execution of AFH products (innovation).
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop concepts, prototypes, and formulations with R&D and culinary teams.
• Manage commercialization and lead cross-functional teams to on-time, on-budget launches.
• Oversee packaging design process and agency relationships.
• Partner with finance on product P&L, pricing, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Brand & BAP Team to align on launch plans.
• Track innovation, manage budgets, and maintain resourcing.

Skills

Brand management

Product innovation

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

P&L / pricing

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Chicago/IL seeks an Associate Brand Manager, Innovation for Away From Home (AFH) to drive new product concepts from idea through launch. You will work with R&D, culinary, insights, sales, finance, and supply chain to commercialize innovative products.

The role requires a business/marketing background with 3–5 years in product innovation or brand management, and a deep passion for food trends. Hybrid work and salary range are provided.