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Job Description Innovation ManagerLocation: Market Drayton (Hybrid)Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeMller Made By YouAt Mller, were proud to be a business thats driven by purpose and powered by people. Were passionate about creating products that meet real consumer needs and deliver category growth. As an Innovation Manager, youll play a key role in shaping the future of our brands by leading the development of new ideas from concept to scale-up.Your RoleYoull be responsible for delivering innovation across all Mller brands, aligned to strategic priorities and consumer need states. Working cross-functionally, youll lead projects through our stage gate process, build compelling business cases, and ensure successful handover to brand teams.What Youll DoLead innovation projects from idea to scale up, prior to a collaborative handover with the brand teamsDeliver new Innovation projects across all Mller brands, which are inline to strategic, category and consumer need states.Project manage innovation launches through the stage gate process and internal approval project reviews and gate approval meetings, building strong business cases for new projectsProject manage innovation projects from idea to scale up, prior to a collaborative handover with the brand teamsLead and drive cross-functional teams to deliver validated concepts to market.Manage project timelines including a critical path of activities that will be used to drive delivery by cross-functional teams to key milestonesChallenge and proactively seek out new consumer needs and opportunities that deliver solutions for consumersWork closely with the Consumer Insights team to validate concepts and provide compelling consumer rationale for innovation projectsWork with Procurement, Packaging and Engineering to identify how to make new ideas viable across our Muller and co-man network or source new solutionsMonitor consumer trends to help inspire future thinkingLine management of a Marketing Graduate, including supporting with personal developmentWhat Youll BringMarketing Experience: Minimum 4 years in marketing (FMCG preferred) including exposure to supporting a business with Innovation launches and concept creationAcademic Excellence: Degree-level qualification (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, or qualified by experience.Leadership: Proven leadership experiencewhether in-role or through extracurricular activities.Curious: An open mindset with an interest in the latest trend and new product launches.Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.Change Maker: Embrace and drive change with energy, displaying the ability to challenge the ways things are done and opportunities to improve.Team Spirit: A true team playersupportive, honest, and passionate about winning together.What Youll ReceiveIn return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:Competitive SalaryBonus schemePrivate medical healthcareContributory pension planLife AssuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous annual leave increasing with service.Flexible benefits programmeIn addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.