Global Innovation Senior Associate Brand Manager - BABYBEL

Overview Global Innovation Senior Associate Brand Manager - BABYBEL. Location: Chicago, United States. Job type: Unlimited contract. Reporting to: Group Platform Manager.
As part of the BABYBEL Global Innovation Team, you will support the brand’s journey to champion healthy snacking by executing strategic innovations and renovations to drive volume, turnover and margin growth. You will lead innovation and renovation projects from exploration to launch, collaborating with countries, R&D, Strategic Insight teams, and factories. This is a hybrid role (2-3 days in office) based in Chicago.
Job Scope / Core Deliverables Market dynamics
Understand consumer and customer needs and categories in key markets.
Understand business challenges and opportunities in the key countries you will work with.
Benchmark products against key competitors and inspiring brands.
Recommend new business opportunities based on strong insights.
Support and Execute the Innovation & Renovation Strategy in Retail and OOH
Contribute to the Group 5Y Innovation Pipeline in line with Brand Architecture and Brand Strategy, including breakthrough concepts, quick-wins, and roll-outs to deliver profitable growth.
Lead the Out of Home Babybel project in line with the strategy with the OOH global team and in line with Group and Brand ambition.
Drive global Innovation and Renovation projects from needs states and occasions to execution, including Business Case management (size of prize, competition) and launch plans in collaboration with RID, Strategic Insights, Global Babybel Equity team and Local marketing teams.
Drive renovations for product superiority and CSR: lead renovation initiatives to deliver product superiority and CSR ambitions, in partnership with R&D.
Ensure COGS and profitability targets are met, optimize sourcing, and lead platform extensions and productivity programs.
Management & Coordination
Build and maintain transversal relationships with Local Marketing Brand Manager and key partner functions (Industrial, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless project execution and alignment.
Support prioritization of the innovation pipeline for topline growth; develop key innovation projects and collaborate with R&D, Strategic Insights, and Local Markets to ensure successful execution.
Maintain a close partnership with countries (NORAM and ASIA focus) to align the innovation strategy and prepare launches.
Key Performance Indicators & Impact
Platform P&L and Market Share: contribute to profit & loss and market share performance.
Innovation Rate and Time to Market: track and deliver on innovation rate and time-to-market metrics for new launches and renovations.
Profile and Experience
Passionate Brand Manager with interest in building Babybel as a healthy snacking brand for the whole family.
Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 4+ years of brand marketing experience; CPG experience preferred.
Leadership, business and marketing skills: product value drivers, sustainability focus, data processing (Nielsen/IRI preferred), P&L management, trade constraints, project management (Agile), and innovation pipeline management.
Language: Fluent in English; French is a plus.
What We Offer Total Rewards
Base Salary: $125,000 - $130,000
Bonus Opportunity: 20%
401k, Medical, Dental, Vision from Day One
PTO days and more
Hybrid work schedule in Chicago
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance, please contact the number provided by Bel Brands.

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