Associate Brand Manager, AFH Innovation

The Kraft Heinz Company
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 104,200 - 130,200 annuallyFunction: Marketing & GrowthExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Project management","Communication","Stakeholder management","Strategic thinking"]

Lead innovation for Away From Home (AFH) by developing new food products from concept to launch. Conduct market research, create product concepts/prototypes/formulations with R&D and culinary teams, and manage commercialization through cross-functional partners across Marketing, Culinary, CIS, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance. Oversee packaging design and manage innovation tracking, stage-gate routines, budgets, and P&L inputs including pricing and forecasts.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
2 months ago

Associate Brand Manager, AFH Innovation

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Job Summary

Lead innovation for Away From Home (AFH) by developing new food products from concept to launch. Conduct market research, create product concepts/prototypes/formulations with R&D and culinary teams, and manage commercialization through cross-functional partners across Marketing, Culinary, CIS, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance. Oversee packaging design and manage innovation tracking, stage-gate routines, budgets, and P&L inputs including pricing and forecasts.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Marketing & Growth
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support ideation, development, and execution of new AFH products from concept through launch.
  • •Conduct market research and competitive analyses to identify trends and opportunities.
  • •Develop product concepts, prototypes, and formulations with R&D and culinary teams.
  • •Manage product commercialization by leading cross-functional teams and ensuring timely, on-budget delivery.
  • •Oversee packaging design process (agency relationship and deliverable review/approval) and partner with Finance on P&L, pricing, and forecasts.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 104,200 - 130,200 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kLife InsuranceDisability

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • •3 to 5 years of experience in marketing, product innovation, or brand management, ideally in consumer goods.
  • •Strong passion for food and flavor innovation, informed by food trends and flavor profiles.
  • •Proven project management with solid analytical skills, including business case development and multi-workstream project management.
  • •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience:3-5 yearsConsumer goodsFood innovationProduct innovationBrand managementCross-functional collaboration
Education:Bachelor's in business, marketing, or related field
Skills:Analytical thinkingProject managementCommunicationStakeholder managementStrategic thinking
Tech Stack:Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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