Schweid & Sons
Innovation and Commercialization Brand Manager
Schweid & Sons, East Rutherford, New Jersey, us, 07073
Innovation and Commercialization Brand Manager
Schweid & Sons is a family‑owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top‑quality beef to Retail, Foodservice, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing.
Overview Are you a creative, detail‑oriented, and driven professional with a passion for developing innovative premium protein products? Schweid & Sons is looking for a Commercialization Brand Manager to add to our team. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, this role will be responsible for driving both top and bottom‑line growth through innovations that will outpace the market via collaboration on the development of 3‑5 year strategy and innovation pipelines.
Responsibilities
Lead the Innovation and Commercialization process for all channels, including fuzzy front end and exploration, innovation and line extensions, renovation and/or quality improvement, packaging new or existing changes, cost savings initiatives, and other business continuity efforts.
Storytelling, both in‑person and written, for senior leadership, customer presentations, and organizational alignment.
Develop project plans and timelines with cross‑functional teams, understanding interdependencies, implications, risks, and key milestones.
Monitor progress of project action items and completed tasks from development through completion, making adjustments to timelines and documenting changes and risks.
Lead analytics and forecasting for innovation initiatives, identify risks and opportunities, drive gap‑closure plans, and manage the innovation budget.
Facilitate the Stage‑Gate process to ensure projects are presented for gate moves, scope updates, and the appropriate timing.
Drive/support business process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies within Commercialization/Stage Gate processes and interdepartmentally.
Qualifications
BS/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum 3‑5 years of experience within a food marketing environment.
Experience with Brand Management, Innovation strategy, and/or traditional Food marketing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail‑oriented, strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects within a specified budget and timeline.
Ability to work effectively with all functional areas at all levels.
PMP or NPDMP certification is a plus but not required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
Analytical skills to develop presentations and reports.
Benefits
Compensation: $100,000–$135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, HRA, and voluntary disability benefits.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) with employer match and life insurance.
Location: On‑site role in East Rutherford, NJ.
Environment: Office environment.
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Overview Are you a creative, detail‑oriented, and driven professional with a passion for developing innovative premium protein products? Schweid & Sons is looking for a Commercialization Brand Manager to add to our team. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, this role will be responsible for driving both top and bottom‑line growth through innovations that will outpace the market via collaboration on the development of 3‑5 year strategy and innovation pipelines.
Responsibilities
Lead the Innovation and Commercialization process for all channels, including fuzzy front end and exploration, innovation and line extensions, renovation and/or quality improvement, packaging new or existing changes, cost savings initiatives, and other business continuity efforts.
Storytelling, both in‑person and written, for senior leadership, customer presentations, and organizational alignment.
Develop project plans and timelines with cross‑functional teams, understanding interdependencies, implications, risks, and key milestones.
Monitor progress of project action items and completed tasks from development through completion, making adjustments to timelines and documenting changes and risks.
Lead analytics and forecasting for innovation initiatives, identify risks and opportunities, drive gap‑closure plans, and manage the innovation budget.
Facilitate the Stage‑Gate process to ensure projects are presented for gate moves, scope updates, and the appropriate timing.
Drive/support business process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies within Commercialization/Stage Gate processes and interdepartmentally.
Qualifications
BS/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum 3‑5 years of experience within a food marketing environment.
Experience with Brand Management, Innovation strategy, and/or traditional Food marketing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail‑oriented, strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects within a specified budget and timeline.
Ability to work effectively with all functional areas at all levels.
PMP or NPDMP certification is a plus but not required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
Analytical skills to develop presentations and reports.
Benefits
Compensation: $100,000–$135,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, HRA, and voluntary disability benefits.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) with employer match and life insurance.
Location: On‑site role in East Rutherford, NJ.
Environment: Office environment.
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