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Dairy Farmers of America

Innovation Brand Manager

Dairy Farmers of America, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

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Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

In this hybrid role you will manage new products platforms and the commercialization of new products and pipelines. Implement and maintain best-in-class new product development practices. This position reports to the Sr. Brand Manager and will be based at our St. Louis Park, MN or Kansas City, KS office.

Job Responsibilities

Drive the development and commercialization of new products across the DFA Commercial portfolio including frozen desserts, cultured dairy, value-added milk and other dairy segments. Develop and execute innovative platforms and new products.

Conduct analysis of category, competitive landscape, customer and consumer trends to identify new white space marketplace opportunities.

Support consumer insights efforts to identify areas of consumer empathy and new product opportunity.

Lead cross-functional innovative teams; collaborate with extended cross-functional team to manage new product development funnel.

Manage relationship with external creative teams, market research agencies and other innovation partners.

Manage the analysis of syndicated sales data, financial reports, and other data to monitor product activity and project new product volume and financial performance. Prepare executive summaries of key insights and recommendations.

Translate consumer, shopper and customer insights into “go to market” strategies and plans (including new products, sales/trade communication, selling strategy and materials)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred

A minimum of 4-5 years of related CPG Marketing Management experience

New product launch/commercialization experience, including a strong understanding of new product development practices and processes

Strength in analyzing business and brand via primary and secondary research as well as business financial information

Ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations that bring new ideas to life

Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

Service recognition and employee rewards

Employee referral program

Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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