NA Condiments Innovation Marketing Manager (Foods Business Group)

Job Title:NA Condiments Innovation Marketing Manager (Foods Business Group)

Background & Purpose of the Job

This Brand Manager – Innovation for the Condiments US business unit is responsible for co-developing world class and industry leading innovation platforms, developing Core Superiority product, proposition and technology roadmaps, along with managing Gross Margin improvement activity systems for Hellmann’s/BestFoods, Sir Kensington and Maille brands, reporting directly to the Head of Condiments US.

Hellmann’s/BestFoods is an iconic brand in the US and represents around 35% of the global Condiments turnover for Unilever. This role is big, highly strategic, visible and important to the delivery of results in the US. We need someone who is passionate, driven and an absolute Foodie.

This job presents plenty of scope for independent brand work and team stewardship, cross-functional leadership plus lots of creativity. The ideal candidate would be visionary, knowledgeable about food, passionate about product superiority and chefmanship, consumer centric, and who can also manage multiple priorities, with both a strong marketing and analytical mindset. If you thrive on leading, creating and delivering big strategic innovations and technology breakthroughs, this will be a very rewarding experience. The role is supported by one direct report.

In this role you will lead the development of the innovation funnel, the GM roadmap, brand superiority activity system and Brand Power toolkit to support the brand in winning both competitive Market Share and Brand Power metrics. This will require developing key internal and external relationships, to break and develop new ways of working and thinking to propel this business towards its 4% YOY growth ambition and building enhanced brand superiority for long-term value.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Co-Lead the Innovation and Renovation for Hellmann’s, Bestfoods, Sir Kensington and Maille for US Foods
• Drive Product superiority roadmap for the US business, contributing to accretive Unmissable Brand Superiority and winning competitive share
• Develop GM roadmap and activity system to support the GM ambition of the business
• Co-Lead resource allocation and project prioritization with Flavor Innovation Manager.
• Champion Hellmann’s brand purpose in both “say and do” with internal and external experts.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• BA (MBA a plus) with 7+ years’ experience in Brand Marketing or Creative/Digital/PR Agency
• Passion for food and innovation. Competitive drive and hustle, rooted in food culture.
• Consumer centric thinker, passionate about consumer trends, insights and product quality.
• Creative problem solving     
• A balance of art & science – think differently yet with a pragmatic business mindset
• A good leader who has a strong strategic vision and can mobilize into action
• An eye for aesthetic, design & keen attention to detail
• Data analysis

Pay: The pay range for this position is $99,760 to $149,640. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

What We Can Offer You

Meet the Women of Customer Development| Culture for Growth| Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits| Every Voice Matters| Global Reach| Life at Unilever| Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs| Check Out Our Space| Focus On Sustainability

------------------------------------

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination isIllegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.