Knorr Innovation End-to-End Associate Brand Manager

Knorr Innovation End-to-End Associate Brand Manager
Background & Purpose of the Job
Knorr was launched in 1838, and has become one of the most iconic food brands globally. In the U.S., we are paving the way to make good food accessible to all Americans. Knorr owns flavor and is known for delivering affordable products that people use daily to enhance their meals.

Knorr has unlimited growth potential in the U.S., an essential market for the brand. It is rapidly expanding by growing our categories and is in the midst of a transformation that aims to elevate our innovation and reach the ambitious target of $1 billion by 2027. The recent launch of Ready‑to‑Heat Cups illustrates how we are leveraging Unilever technologies and market‑making capabilities.

The Innovation End-to-End Assistant Brand Manager reports to the Senior Innovation Brand Manager and will shape how Knorr is perceived by consumers, evolving the portfolio in the next few years and building a compelling long‑term innovation funnel within the Meal Makers and Cups categories.

What You’ll Do

Your every day job will involve strategic thinking and crafting, deeply understanding consumer jobs, pains and gains, creating brilliant concepts, and developing products with breakthrough technologies and formats that deliver superior benefits.

You will engage cross‑functional teams, including R&D, Supply Chain, Category Management, and Finance, and often work with external partners such as research agencies, design agencies, and global flavor experts.

The scope of this role focuses on the U.S., partnering with local and global teams to co‑create Knorr’s big bet innovations within Meal Makers and Cups for 2026‑2027 from concept through execution.

Lead and own creative campaign development for your innovation projects.

Lead and own assigned innovation projects across multiple stages, including strategy, concept development, pricing, P&L creation, forecasting, and go‑to‑market creative development.

Partner with sales to develop compelling selling stories for your innovations, rooted in category growth strategy.

Bring the best‑in‑class trends, technologies, and competitive products to each project.

Own and manage the innovation budget and resources allocated.

Who You Are

You have a passion for all things marketing:

Championing the consumer, shopper, and customer in everything you do.

You are a strategic connector:

You connect learnings and ideas to guide the team and develop a portfolio that best supports the business.

You are an accountable and responsible leader:

You set high standards, hold yourself accountable for delivery, and hold others to the same.

You are a doer:

You make things happen, avoid over‑debate, and keep the end goal in sight.

You value relationships:

You are a strong communicator who builds trusting relationships with key partners.

What you Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred with 3+ years of experience in Brand or CPG marketing.

A creative mindset, excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Has a real passion for innovation, crafting mixes that excite consumers.

Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to tailor your communication style across diverse disciplines and leadership levels.

Experience leading or working with large teams, building rapport, and influencing cross‑functional and global partners.

Strong track record of successful product launches.

Foodie/Nutrition literacy coupled with an eye for aesthetic, design, and attention to detail.

Comfortable using data throughout the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategy and building viable financial models.

What We Can Offer You

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

Compensation
Pay:

$88,600 to $133,000.

Bonus:

This position is bonus eligible.

LTI:

This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits:

Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, which includes health insurance (including prescription, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and various voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

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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.

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