Associate Brand Manager - Condiments Innovation

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Support the development and execution of priority innovation platforms for Hellmann’s/BestFoods, from initial insight through commercialization
• Partner with Global counterparts and US cross-functional teams to advance market-making projects, represent US market needs and support the US as a lead design market
• Analyze consumer, category, customer and business performance data to identify insights, size opportunities and inform new product development and portfolio recommendations
• Build compelling, fact-based sell stories and presentations that drive internal alignment and support customer-facing storytelling
• Cross-coordinate cross-functional partners across R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, CMI, Customer Development and agencies; maintain clear workplans, decisions, risks and next steps to deliver projects on time and in full
• Own day-to-day operational management of innovation projects, including timelines, budgets, forecasts, business cases, stage-gate materials, launch readiness tracking and post-launch performance reporting

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• BA with 3+ years’ experience in Brand Marketing, Innovation, Insights, Customer Development or a related commercial role; MBA a plus
• Passion for food and innovation, with competitive drive and curiosity rooted in food culture
• Consumer-centric thinker with strong interest in consumer trends, insights, product quality and category dynamics
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights, recommendations and action plans
• Balances art and science: brings creative thinking while maintaining a practical, fact-based business mindset
• Highly organized and action oriented, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines and stakeholders
• Strong communication and project management skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional partners, build clear presentations and advance work through ambiguity

Pay

The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.