Brand Innovation Manager: Food Launch Lead

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,200 - 130,200; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago seeks an Associate Brand Manager, Innovation for Away From Home (AFH) to lead new product development from concept to launch. You will collaborate with R&D, Culinary, Insights, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive the commercialization process.

Ideal candidates have a strong bias for action, ownership, and ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering on deadlines. A Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing is required, MBA preferred, with 3–5 years in marketing or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA and advanced qualifications preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in marketing, product innovation, or brand management.
• Experience developing, launching, or managing products from concept to market in consumer goods.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support ideation, development, and execution of new AFH products (innovation).
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop concepts, prototypes, and formulations with R&D and culinary teams.
• Lead cross-functional teams to manage commercialization, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Brand management

Market research

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Chicago seeks an Associate Brand Manager, Innovation for Away From Home (AFH) to lead new product development from concept to launch. You will collaborate with R&D, Culinary, Insights, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive the commercialization process.

Ideal candidates have a strong bias for action, ownership, and ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering on deadlines. A Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing is required, MBA preferred, with 3–5 years in marketing or