Innovations Manager, Gcbm, Sacea

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global snack company is seeking a Brand Innovation Manager to lead innovative projects that drive brand growth. You will collaborate with various teams, implement commercial innovation plans, and ensure timely launches while monitoring performance against key KPIs. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of marketing experience, strong project management skills, and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in brand or project management.
• Proven experience in innovation project delivery.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brand innovation strategies.
• Manage projects from idea to market.
• Conduct post-launch evaluations and monitor performance.

Skills

Marketing experience

Ability to work with cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in marketing or related field

Job description

Description

Are you ready to make it happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our mission to lead the future of snacking. Make it with pride.

You will create and implement the innovation/renovation strategy aligned with the brand vision to drive sustainable growth.

How you will contribute

You will collaborate with other teams within Mondelēz International to determine innovation strategies and priorities that enable consumer-centric brand growth, and execute commercial innovation plans based on set goals. In partnership with brand teams, you will define and deliver plans to renovate the core brand and strengthen the entire portfolio through innovation and renovation. You will manage the portfolio, including brand architecture. You will be responsible for revenue and profit objectives related to innovation, monitoring performance against key performance indicators. Using deep consumer insights, brand strategy, and positioning, you will integrate innovation into marketing communication plans and campaigns.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career, along with the following experience and knowledge:

• Marketing experience, ideally in a matrix environment within the consumer goods industry
• Experience developing and marketing product innovations at a cross-country level
• Ability to work effectively with other marketing disciplines and cross-functional teams
• Experience working with design, innovation, and research agencies
• Analytical and creative skills, balancing commercial and strategic thinking
• Understanding of consumer behavior
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including executive presentations

More about this role

Position details:

You will partner with category brand teams to determine innovation strategies and priorities based on consumer insights and brand positioning to enable consumer-centric growth. You will be responsible for executing innovation plans from idea to launch, ensuring integration into marketing campaigns. You will deliver projects that support brand and category growth, and monitor their performance against KPIs.

Additional ingredients you will bring:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of brand innovation strategies and a 3-year innovation funnel
• Lead innovation projects, including value enhancement and NPD, from ideation to execution, ensuring timely launches
• Manage projects from idea to market, including critical path management and conflict resolution
• Analyze data to identify business opportunities and propose portfolio improvements
• Identify and understand key market trends
• Manage stakeholders to ensure project buy-in, considering cost, capacity, and complexity
• Deliver revenue, gross project, GP%, marketing investment, and instrumentality targets for innovations
• Conduct post-launch evaluations and monitor performance against KPIs
• Manage stakeholders and influence throughout the innovation process, including brand management, project commercialization, R&D, supply chain, procurement, and key account teams

Education / Certifications:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role (marketing, brand, or project management)
• Proven experience in innovation project delivery
• Project management skills
• Effective stakeholder management skills
• Experience with product and packaging innovation
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills
• Team player with leadership qualities

Work schedule:

• Standard business hours

No relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez International’s Sub-Saharan Africa Business Unit covers Southern Africa, West Africa, and other markets. It employs approximately 1,000 team members dedicated to bringing quality brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, and others to consumers. The unit has received top employer awards in Africa.

Mondelez International is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Job Type

Regular | Brand & Portfolio Management | Marketing