Innovation Portfolio Manager - CPG & Coffee

Community Coffee; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Coffee is seeking a Portfolio Manager to drive product and innovation initiatives. This role requires leveraging consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and ensure successful product launches across various segments.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in brand management, strong analytical and communication skills, and an interest in the coffee industry. This hybrid role will involve collaboration across multiple teams to align innovation strategies with market needs.

Qualifications

• 5 years in innovation or brand management within CPG.
• Proven success leading projects in cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with stage-gate processes and product lifecycle management.
• Interest or experience in the coffee industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leverage market research and consumer insights for innovation.
• Facilitate ideation sessions to explore new product opportunities.
• Develop product concepts and validate appeal through research.
• Track product performance and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Deliver updates and insights to leadership on innovation progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional project management

Job description

Community Coffee is seeking a Portfolio Manager to drive product and innovation initiatives. This role requires leveraging consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and ensure successful product launches across various segments.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in brand management, strong analytical and communication skills, and an interest in the coffee industry. This hybrid role will involve collaboration across multiple teams to align innovation strategies with market needs.