Marketing Innovation Lead Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Grab & Go Innovation Pipeline and build future pipeline based on evolving market needs.
• Serve as the key interface between internal teams (R&D, PD, Manufacturing Services, QA, Commercialization, and Finance) to develop a scalable portfolio of product solutions that profitably grow the Grab & Go portfolio.
• Manage the Innovation to Launch (i2L) process across Grab & Go projects.
• Partner with PD & TAG teams to manage prioritization, pipeline, and results at acquisition targets using screening and scope of work briefing tools.
• Interact with Commercial Development, Sales, and Insights to understand business needs and propose new product solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end new product development process internally with speed and urgency to deliver quality products on time.
• Work with cross-functional teams on developing NPS bakery & handheld platforms in line with business plans.
• Utilize strategic and communication skills to assemble and motivate cross-functional teams including marketing, PD, R&D, sales, finance, and supply chain for product innovation and go-to-market plans.
• Collaborate across the marketing team to drive innovation strategy leveraging operator and consumer insights, stakeholder inputs, and market dynamics.
• Develop a deep understanding of demographics, psychographics, occasions, purchase pathways, and behavioral drivers of operators and consumers to prioritize growth opportunities.
• Keep teams informed on project status and progress through clear communication.
• Uphold Nestlé Professional Solutions and industry standards for professionalism.
• Share best practices with peer networks and maintain current project activities in tracking tools like I2L.
• Reconcile T&E budgets in compliance with Nestlé USA standards.

Requirements

• Typically holds a University Degree (BA/BS) in Marketing, Food Science, or related business field, or equivalent experience.
• Post-graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Basic financial acumen and understanding of risk/return calculations on business decisions.
• Up to 25% travel required.
• At least 5+ years of experience leading the development of new or existing products or strategies from conception to implementation.
• Foodservice or CPG experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional teams to achieve brand and business goals.
• P&L experience and strong planning skills.
• Entrepreneurial qualities such as bias for action, ownership, willingness to take risks, and urgency.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects on short timelines.
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and deliver results.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity in problem-solving and process improvements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills leveraging quantitative and qualitative data.

Nice to Have

• Experience in foodservice or CPG industries.
• Post-graduate degree.

Qualifications

• University Degree (BA/BS) in Marketing, Food Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Post-graduate degree strongly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Not explicitly specified in the description.