Overview In this role you will lead the development and commercialization of AFH products from concept to launch for a flagship brand. You'll work with cross-functional teams to turn insights into validated concepts, prototypes, and packaging, driving food innovation at scale. You'll manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful market introductions. This position offers visibility across functions and the opportunity to shape a growing product portfolio in a dynamic consumer goods environment.
Compensation / Benefits- healthcare coverage
- 401(k) plan
- bonus eligibility
- paid time off
- flexible work arrangements
- wellbeing programs
Responsibilities- Support ideation, development, and execution of AFH product innovations
- Conduct market research and competitive landscape analysis to identify trends
- Develop concepts, prototypes, and formulations with R&D and culinary teams
- Lead cross-functional commercialization efforts ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
- Manage packaging design process including agency relationships and deliverable reviews
- Collaborate with finance on product P&L and pricing/forecast decisions
- Coordinate with Sales, Brand & BAP Team to generate early customer interest and align launch plans
- Oversee innovation tracking, budgeting, and stage-gate processes
Key requirements- Bachelor in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred
- 3-5 years in marketing, product innovation, or brand management
- Passion for food and flavor innovation and trend awareness
- Growth mindset with data-driven decision-making and business case experience
- Proven project management, multi-workstream coordination, and cross-functional leadership
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to influence without direct authority
- Strategic thinking with ability to forecast and consider broader impacts
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- strong communication
- leadership and collaboration
- analytical thinking
- Market research
- P&L management
- Stage gate process
