Sr. Manager, US RTD Innovation - New to World - Chicago or NYC

Suntory Global Spirits

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Chicago, IL

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    Position summary

    brand steward in developing plans to extend Beam Suntory's presence in the Ready to Drink space in the US

    Role Responsibilities

    • Support and/or lead a broad variety of Ready to Drink innovation projects including planning and prioritizing resources to execute agreed upon timelines

    • Support and/or lead development of new to world RTD's including concept development, brand identity, positioning, and in-market asset development for all consumer touchpoints

    • Manage a cross functional, multi-market team to deliver projects efficiently and effectively, from initial ideation, through concept development, liquid and packaging design, to commercialization in market

    • Work closely with key marketing and consumer insights partners to inspire and facilitate development of products that target emerging and unmet consumer needs

    • Direct and influence the R&D product and packaging teams to develop excellence in taste delivery and pack presentation

    • Monitor consumer trends in needs, occasions, flavors and drink experiences, and recommend activities and projects to maintain our position of leadership within the spirits industry.

    • Identify and implement best practices within innovation, to develop even better ideas and a more efficient development cycle

    Qualifications & Experience
    • 5 years Consumer Marketing or Brand innovation experience or a similar amount of solid experience in a related field
    • BA required, (MBA preferred). Up to 20% travel
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural, cross functional organization and a strong ability to develop and foster internal and external partnerships.
    • Self-starter, flexible and comfortable working in unstructured environment, and able to manage multiple priorities effortlessly.
    • Passionate and determined, committed to delivering projects on-time and above expectations
    • Demonstrated experience in working across and up, within the organization, gaining credibility amongst peers, managers and other commercial leadership.
    • Resourceful, with a problem-solving attitude and willingness to think creatively to reach resolutions
    • Collaborative and able to build bridges across cross-functional teams and geographies; more specifically strong communicator, active listening skills, ability to listen for feedback and validate and address concerns; and excellent influencing and presentation skills

    Salary Range - The salary range for this role, based in New York is $140,000 to $160,000, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate's location, experience, and skillset.

    Outcomes/Success Criteria

    • Grow our top line and profitability to help deliver financial goals for target RTD brands

    • Apply competitive, category, consumer, shopper, and retailer insights to identify opportunities and validate and optimize concepts

    • Help advance expansive innovation strategy, identifying white spaces, unmet consumer needs, and sources of future growth

    • Support ongoing innovation tracking and performance monitoring

    • Competencies - Organizational, Role Specific & Leadership

    • Organizational Competencies

    • Entrepreneurial Approach

    • Creating Innovative Solutions

    • Beating the Competition....Together

    • Role Specific Competencies

    • Adaptability/Flexibility

    • Problem solving/Resolution

    • Influence/Negotiate

    • Self motivation

    • Organizational skills/Planning/Time Management

    • Tenacity

    • Collaboration

    • Leadership Competencies (if applicable)

    • Delivers impactful results with integrity

    • Thinks and acts like an owner

    • Inspires engagement, passion and performance

    • Builds a winning team

    Nearest Major Market: Chicago
    Job Segment: Package Design, Marketing Manager, MBA, Manager, Manufacturing, Marketing, Management

    Why you should apply for a job to Suntory Global Spirits:

  • 5/5 in supportive management
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.