Apply now Job no: 502534
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Marketing
Your Impact The Innovation Specialist supports, develops and executes a market leading pipeline of products in a defined category that fuels our goal of over 50% of total company NSV growth from innovation.
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and execute the process of project development by partnering with Innovation Managers and stakeholders across multiple functions.
Key Accountabilities: Support a long term innovation engine that will continue to operate productively and efficiently – so that creative ideas travel from concept to commercialization to maturity.Manage and oversee the DMI budget to deliver all innovation projects.Facilitate cross functional teams to deliver projects through the formal gate and gensight process.Co-ordinate cross-functional teams at different stages of development: to identify key multiple opportunities, ideation, concept exploration, design and commercialization.Full leadership of selective innovation and renovation projects on a category of brands (this may include core brands and/or NTW).Support the ideation, scope, alignment and design of concepts in partnership with internal and external (customers and agencies) stakeholders.About you You are a proactive individual who promotes a welcoming culture of ideas, comments, challenge, collaboration and has an appetite for risk.
Solid experience in brand management or a commercially led function.Business case oriented and project management skills.Cross functional experience (Sales, Marketing, Finance).Potential skill in consumer insights and/or ideation.Strong analytical and commercial skills.High degree of personal accountability and follow through.Why Asahi? Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history.
Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand.
We produce and market some of Australia's most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee.
We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there's always a lot going on.
There are many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!
We're proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity.
We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities.
We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.
Advertised: 01 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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