Innovation Manager

Summary

Join Olipop as their Innovation Manager and lead the development and execution of their new product pipeline. This key role connects Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Insights, Market Research, and Commercialization teams, translating data-driven opportunities into viable products. You will shape pipeline strategy, from price pack architecture to breakthrough innovation. Strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for new product launches are essential. The position requires experience in innovation, marketing, or strategy within a consumer brand and excellent project management skills. Olipop offers a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Strategy or related field preferred
• 5+ years experience in Innovation, Marketing, or Strategy within a consumer brand
• Strong ability to synthesize insights from multiple sources and translate them into actionable business opportunities
• Expertise in innovation pipeline development, including price pack architecture, incremental innovation, and disruptive innovation
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with stage-gate or agile innovation processes
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Positive attitude and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure program success
• Familiarity with the OLIPOP brand

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a balanced, strategic pipeline, incorporating price pack architecture, line extensions, and breakthrough innovations
• Connect insights from consumer, category, and industry trends to inform innovation opportunities
• Collaborate with Insights and Market Research teams to pull key data and build compelling innovation business cases
• Align innovation plans with commercial and marketing strategies to ensure successful sell-in and commercialization
• Partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Regulatory teams to ensure product feasibility and successful launch
• Support the transition from development to commercialization, ensuring a strong go-to-market execution
• Help refine innovation frameworks and improve processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a startup/growth environment is a plus but not required

Benefits

$120,000-$130,000 base salary + bonus