Associate Marketing Manager

Role Overview

The Innovation team is looking for a strategic, analytical problem solver and results-oriented marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role will lead strategy and execution for a multi-horizon pipeline for our Unflavored Tortilla Chips category and the Tostitos brand.

What You Will Do

Lead the execution of innovation projects for Tostitos/UTC through stage gate process in collaboration with cross-functional partners while navigating complexity. Develop new products through close cross-functional partnership with speed to market as a focus.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate will have previous CPG and/or agency innovation experience, strong project management skills, and a passion for understanding consumer behavior.

Requirements

• Previous CPG and/or agency innovation experience
• MBA degree or BBA with 3+ years of direct, full-time work experience
• Strong project management skills and cross-functional team experience
• Strong demonstrative leadership potential and strategic thinking
• A passion for understanding consumer behavior and an ability to translate trends and insights into product ideas that uniquely satisfy unmet needs
• Can-do spirit with an aptitude in dealing with ambiguity facilitated by a penchant for creative-thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to keep others engaged and accountable while delivering results flawlessly and on time
• A sense of urgency, bias for action, and strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A curiosity to learn about all parts of innovation (pack, product, etc.) and the functions (operations, supply, etc.) that go into turning concepts into products
• A flexible and 360 marketing/GM like mindset with strong understand of brand building
• Project Management
• Prior experience leveraging consumer insights to develop effective marketing programs and campaigns
• Ability to effectively collaborate, communicate and influence in a matrix environment
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate relationships
• Strong Strategic Thinking, Drive for Results, Creative Problem Solver, Optimistic, and Entrepreneurial
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan