Innovation Commercialization Lead - Launch Strategy & Growth

Suntory Global Spirits; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401K match

Profit sharing

Medical benefits

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits seeks a Sr. Manager, Innovation Commercialization to lead market-launch strategies for FBS/RTD in NYC or Chicago. You will translate innovation strategy into launch ambitions, build actionable plans, and accelerate commercialization across channels.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and driving performance improvements. You will own the commercialization playbook, streamline processes, and collaborate with Marketing, Finance, and Sales to deliver faster,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5yr innovation commercialization + 3-5yr brand, commercial strategy, category management, sales strategy, or trade marketing (CPG /Spirits preferred)
• Strong cross-functional leadership and influence without authority; comfortable driving governance forums.
• Strong analytical skills (opportunity sizing, scenario modeling, performance diagnosis)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to produce concise decision materials and sales ready narratives
• Excellent project management; able to develop and drive processes

Responsibilities

• Commercialize the Innovation: Turn innovation strategy into clear, commercially executable launch plans.
• Measure & Improve Performance: Track launch performance and drive post-launch action.
• Build a Better Commercialization Engine: Own and evolve the commercialization playbook and automate recurring inputs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Suntory Global Spirits seeks a Sr. Manager, Innovation Commercialization to lead market-launch strategies for FBS/RTD in NYC or Chicago. You will translate innovation strategy into launch ambitions, build actionable plans, and accelerate commercialization across channels.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and driving performance improvements. You will own the commercialization playbook, streamline processes, and collaborate with Marketing, Finance, and Sales to deliver faster,