Innovation Manager
$120,000–$135,000 year
Remote
Job Summary
Lead the quantitative and strategic evaluation of the innovation pipeline by analyzing line extensions, limited-time offers, price pack architecture, and assortment opportunities. Synthesize consumer insights, commercial performance, and financial data to prioritize the portfolio and develop compelling business cases that guide investment decisions. Partner cross-functionally with Insights, Brand, Sales, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and Regulatory to translate opportunities into commercially successful innovations driving long-term growth. Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth entrepreneurial environment while navigating ambiguity to make recommendations with imperfect information.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in innovation, brand management, category management, portfolio strategy, or commercial strategy within a CPG company
- Demonstrated experience evaluating line extensions, price pack architecture, assortment strategy, SKU productivity, or portfolio optimization
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations—not simply report results
- Experience using syndicated data (Circana, NielsenIQ, SPINS, Numerator, or similar) and internal business performance data to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions
- Strong financial acumen with experience developing business cases and evaluating commercial opportunities
- Effective cross-functional collaborator across Brand, Insights, Sales, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and Regulatory
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making recommendations with imperfect information
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Experience in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting seasonal or limited-time offers (LTOs)
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools
- Passion for the OLIPOP brand and excitement for shaping the future of modern soda
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