brand manager I, Front End Innovation

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support long-term innovation strategy by building the 3+ year Starbucks At Home Coffee pipeline, leveraging macrotrends and consumer and business insights to craft a strategic plan.
• Lead the development of big bet innovation by collaborating with cross-functional project teams to ensure timely and strong execution of new products.
• Influence and inspire internal and external cross-functional partners across Starbucks and Nestlé, serving as an innovation and strategy connector.
• Bring medium-term innovation to commercialization by co-developing and participating in design and test/learn strategies that progress long-term innovation phases including desirability, feasibility, and viability.

Requirements

• A passion for and history of launching successful innovation, with CPG experience preferred.
• Strong human-centered design and test/learn experience.
• Strong experience interpreting and leveraging consumer insights.
• Progressive experience in brand management (5-7 years).
• Project leadership in large cross-functional environments (5-7 years).
• Ability to thrive in and effectively manage ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Thought leadership and a brand champion.
• MBA strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience in launching successful innovations in CPG.
• Leadership skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Management experience of at least 3 years.
• Master's degree, preferably an MBA.
• Senior-level experience in brand management and project leadership.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, paid holidays, and paid vacation.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Family expansion reimbursement and sick time.
• Paid holidays and two personal days per year.
• Participation in 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Company stock programs (S.I.P. and Bean Stock).
• Emergency savings incentives and financial well-being tools.
• Upfront tuition coverage for a bachelor's degree through Arizona State University.
• Student loan management resources and educational opportunities.
• Backup care and DACA reimbursement.