Global CMI Innovation and Trends Senior Manager USA-Colorado-Louisville

Job Level:

Technical Leadership-T3

Job Description:

Job Description:

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Global CMI Innovation and Trends Senior Manager to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.
 

Here’s the scoop - Summary

As an industry leader with a unique Food Philosophy for Pets, Champion is seeking an experienced Global CMI Innovation and Trends Senior Manager to co-pilot realizing our growth ambition through new product Innovation.  The ideal candidate will have expertise in converting trends into business-building opportunities via syndicated and custom research techniques.  This is a Global role.  This individual will play a crucial role in enhancing our global footprint via relevant and differentiated innovations.

The Global CMI Innovation and Trends Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the identification and dissemination of global trends into the organization, inspiring both new products and long-term efficacy research. This role requires an expert in custom research techniques, consumer behavior and relationship management. You will collaborate with global teams to ensure a Pet Lover-relevant and business-building global pipeline.

What a typical day looks like

• Global Innovation Co-Pilot: Act as a strategic partner to the Global Director of Innovation, aligning marketplace trends and Pet Lover jobs to be done with global brand growth goals
• Global Opportunity Strategy: Facilitate trend identification and foster internal inspiration to drive idea generation, gaining inspiration from global regions
• Learning Liaison: Create & nurture partnerships within the Mars Petcare ecosystem to support transversal priorities (e.g. Start of Life, Demand Spaces, etc.) and work to carve out a POV for “expert” brands (non-mainstream)
• Iterative Development Strategy: Design and leverage agile learning tools for global innovation development and validation, creating normative benchmarks for success
• Agency Management: Lead research agency relationships and contract management with key innovation vendors
• Project Management: Manage & oversee the execution of innovation-related research initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard
• Team Culture & Growth Mindset:  Foster collaboration to build strong partnerships across internal teams within Champion.  Drive a sense of curiosity to promote a creative environment for innovation development.

What youll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Marketing Research or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in market research, consumer insights, data analytics or proven demonstration of core principles.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end learning plans, from strategy through execution. 
• Excellent project management skills able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage cross-time-zone stakeholders, and prioritize impact over activity
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, respecting cultural nuances
• A balance of creative thinking and strategic insight, with strong attention to detail and the ability to drive insight into an organization.
• Passion for pets and natural curiosity for understanding the pet lover journey

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: A strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings:  $128,000-$145,000 annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, and 401k with company matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month. ​

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!
 

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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Skills:

Action Planning, Analyze Current State, Commercial Acumen, Customer and Market Analysis, Customer-Focused, Data Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Define Future State, Questions Strategically

Competencies:

Business Insight, Cultivates Innovation, Drives Results, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes, Strategic Mindset

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.  Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate).  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.