NA Condiments Innovation Marketing Manager (Nutrition Business Group)

Join us as NA Condiments Innovation Marketing Manager (Nutrition Business Group)

Location:

Hoboken, NJ

Job Purpose
Hellmann’s/BestFoods is an iconic brand in the US, present in 1 out of every 2 households, leading the mayonnaise category (4x the next largest competitor) and occupying a leadership role in creating category value for customers. This Brand Manager – Innovation is responsible for leading the most strategic, big bet innovation platforms for the brand; this includes multi-year core brand initiatives, creating solutions that build future occasions and uses, and transforming the HBF portfolio for the next generation of condiments consumers. Reporting directly to the Head of Condiments US, this individual will be responsible for developing world class and industry leading innovation resulting in significant business growth. This role is big, highly strategic, visible and important to the delivery of results for US and Global Foods; we need someone who is passionate, driven and an absolute Foodie.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic and big bet platform innovation for Hellmann’s/Bestfoods

Partner with BG counterparts in developing market‑making projects, advocating for US market needs and supporting as a lead design market

Support HBF portfolio strategy, identifying consumer insights to inform new product development opportunities and future portfolio architecture

Develop compelling sell stories that drive excitement and buy‑in internally, as well as contributing to storytelling for (and presenting to) external customers

Lead the cross‑functional team, setting clear priorities and objectives, driving accountability and ultimately responsibility for delivering projects on‑time‑in‑full

Co‑lead resource allocation and project prioritization across the HBF innovation team

Required Qualifications

BA (MBA a plus) with 6+ 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

Exceptional analytics, passionate about finding insights in data and defaulting to fact-based decision making

Demonstrates fluidity in the balance of art & science – thinks differently and seeks out the magic, yet maintains a pragmatic business mindset

Growth mindset paired with creative problem solving to both leverage models that work but also ask “why” and find opportunities to work differently

Strong communication skills, including setting clear direction and project management among teams, as well as storytelling (visual and verbal) to effectively advance the strategic agenda

Pay
The pay range for this position is $103,000 to $154,400. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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