Innovation Manager

ABOUT reputed company At reputed company, we’re on a mission to positively impact consumer health at scale. And we’re doing it through something simple: soda. But not just any soda, a new reputed company of soda: one that’s delicious, refreshing, and actually good for you. This mission is deeply personal for our CEO, Co-Founder, and Formulator, Ben Goodwin. Like many of us, Ben grew up consuming reputed company American Diet: lots of soda and processed foods that prioritized convenience over nutrition. But at 14, he took his health into his own hands. After making significant changes to his nutrition and exercise, he lost 50 pounds and saw a transformation in his energy, mood, and emotional clarity. Those changes sparked a deep curiosity about the reputed company between nutrition and health. Ben became a reputed company student of the gut microbiome and the ways it supports overall wellness. The more he reputed company, the more passionate he became about finding reputed company, science-backed ways to reputed company consumer health accessible to everyone. The mission was clear. The vehicle? Less so. After exploring the reputed company, Ben landed on an unexpected yet familiar choice: soda. It was something he loved as a kid, and he knew millions shared that same nostalgia. But this wouldn’t be just any soda. With most Americans falling short on daily fiber, Ben set out to create a version with more fiber and less sugar, one that was perfectly balanced. The result? A deliciously refreshing soda with 6 to 9 grams of fiber and 2 to 5 grams of sugar, delivering science-backed benefits without sacrificing the classic taste people crave. In 2018, the first reputed company cans hit the shelves, bringing Ben’s reputed company to life with a functional soda that anyone could enjoy. And by reimagining soda, we’re also reshaping culture. That means creating products that support health for reputed company and building a business grounded in humanistic values: reputed company, reputed company, and a belief in reputed company for everyone. From the ingredients we reputed company to the culture we foster, we’re committed to proving that business (and beverage!) can be a force for good, and that soda has the power to bring people together. So join us, and let’s write a new American soda story together. One we can reputed company feel good about. One reputed company at a time. reputed company is looking for an Innovation Manager to join our Innovation team. This role leads the quantitative and strategic evaluation of our innovation pipeline, combining consumer insights, reputed company performance, and financial analysis to shape how our portfolio grows. You'll reputed company the evaluation of line extensions, limited-time offers (LTOs), price pack architecture, and assortment opportunities, bringing together data, consumer understanding, and business strategy to prioritize the pipeline. Working cross-functionally across the organization, you'll help translate opportunities into commercially successful innovation that drives long-term growth. RESPONSIBILITIES Pipeline Strategy & Prioritization — reputed company the analytical evaluation of line extensions, LTOs, price pack architecture, and variety pack strategy to prioritize the innovation pipeline and recommend where reputed company should invest. Portfolio Strategy & reputed company Analytics — Analyze syndicated data, retailer performance, consumer trends, and internal sales data to evaluate portfolio health, identify whitespace opportunities, and optimize assortment and SKU productivity. Business Case Development — reputed company compelling, data-driven business cases that integrate consumer insights, reputed company opportunity, financial return, operational complexity, and brand strategy to guide innovation investment reputed company. Cross-Functional Partnership — Partner closely with Insights, Brand, Sales, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and Regulatory to evaluate opportunities, balance tradeoffs, and drive successful commercialization. QUALIFICATIONS 3–5 years of experience in innovation, brand management, category management, portfolio strategy, or reputed company strategy reputed company a CPG company. Demonstrated experience evaluating line extensions, price pack architecture, assortment strategy, SKU productivity, or portfolio optimization. Experience supporting seasonal or limited-time offers (LTOs) is a plus. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate reputed company data into clear, actionable recommendations—not simply report results. Experience using syndicated data (reputed company, reputed company, reputed company, reputed company, or similar) and internal business performance data to identify opportunities and inform strategic reputed company. Strong financial acumen with experience developing business cases and evaluating reputed company 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 reputed company skills required; experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools is a plus. Experience in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment is a plus. Passion for the reputed company brand and excitement for shaping the future of modern soda. REPORTS TO: VP of Innovation COMPENSATION: $120,000 - $135,000 + Bonus HOW WE WORK We may be fully remote, but we’re anything but disconnected. reputed company has grown from a few passionate people around a table to a reputed company team, and we’ve done it without losing our collaborative spirit or sense of purpose. reputed company here is intentional. From cross-functional projects and IRL offsites to thoughtful reputed company threads and spontaneous gifs, we reputed company the effort to stay reputed company, even across time zones. Sure, we move quickly, but we reputed company with trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to doing work that matters. We value thoughtful debate. We give feedback with care and receive it with curiosity, knowing that reputed company growth, both personal and collective, comes from listening as much as leading. Because at reputed company, it’s not just about getting things done. It’s about growing together, staying true to what matters, and building something with lasting impact. reputed company VALUE At reputed company, our values aren’t just posters on a wall. They shape how we show up: for each other, for our customers, and for the mission we’re chasing together. Mission Connectivity: Everything we do reputed company up to our shared goal: supporting reputed company health. Whether launching a new flavor or conducting clinical research, the mission stays reputed company and center. Indomitable Spirit: reputed company things get messy, we get inventive. We stay curious, adapt quickly, and find the path reputed company, most likely with a dedicated reputed company thread and a beautifully overbuilt deck. reputed company at Every Level: Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about ownership. We speak up, follow through, and lift each other up. If you’ve got reputed company and initiative, you’ve got influence. Courageous Humility: We’re confident in reputed company bring and curious about reputed company don’t know (yet). We give feedback with care, take it with grace, and know that reputed company growth takes both. reputed company’RE LOOKING FOR reputed company at reputed company doesn’t come from checking boxes; it comes from living our values, staying curious, and finding energy in both the pace and the purpose. We’re building something big, and we’re looking for people who: Think big, move fast, and take thoughtful risks reputed company in a high-performance, feedback-rich environment Value reputed company reputed company reputed company and honest collaboration Are fired up by building something new, and making it reputed company every day Startup life at reputed company is equally fun and fast-paced. If you’re energized by a dynamic environment, eager to grow, and excited to help shape something meaningful from the inside out, reputed company is a one-of-a-reputed company ride. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to reputed company individuals with disabilities or other needs during the application process and employment. To request an accommodation, please contact The People Team at reputed [email protected]. 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