Senior Manager, US RTD Innovation - Chicago or NYC Senior Manager, US RTD Innovation - Chicago or NYC New York, NY, US May 21, 2024

What makes this a great opportunity?

• The alc / bev industry is an exciting, dynamic, and fast-paced business. Suntory Global Spirits is a top player in the spirits business and focused on becoming a top player within the Ready to Drink category, capturing new consumers and occasions not currently being serviced by our full bottle strength spirit brands in our key markets
• This individual will serve as an integral part of the North America’s RTD innovation team to drive growth in an exciting category will have the opportunity to shape Suntory Global Spirits’s long-term ambitions in the Ready to Drink Space in the US
• Opportunity to work on an exciting, priority category to set and implement brand strategies in conjunction with cross-functionals (R&D, Finance, Consumer Insights, etc.

and to partner with sales / commercial teams to ensure execution of strategies and tactics

Serve as lead brand steward in developing plans to extend Suntory Global Spirits’s presence in the Ready to Drink space in the US

Role Responsibilities

• Support and / or lead a broad variety of Ready to Drink innovation projects including planning and prioritizing resources to execute agreed upon timelines
• Support and / or lead development of RTD’s including concept development, brand identity, positioning, and in-market asset development for all consumer touchpoints
• Manage a cross functional, multi-market team to deliver projects efficiently and effectively, from initial ideation, through concept development, liquid and packaging design, to commercialization in market
• Work closely with key marketing and consumer insights partners to inspire and facilitate development of products that target emerging and unmet consumer needs
• Direct and influence the R&D product and packaging teams to develop excellence in taste delivery and pack presentation
• Monitor consumer trends in needs, occasions, flavors and drink experiences, and recommend activities and projects to maintain our position of leadership within the spirits industry.
• Identify and implement best practices within innovation, to develop even better ideas and a more efficient development cycle

Qualifications

• 5 years Consumer Marketing or Brand innovation experience or a similar amount of solid experience in a related field
• BA required, (MBA preferred). Up to 20% travel
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural, cross functional organization and a strong ability to develop and foster internal and external partnerships.
• Self-starter, flexible and comfortable working in unstructured environment, and able to manage multiple priorities effortlessly.
• Passionate and determined, committed to delivering projects on-time and above expectations
• Demonstrated experience in working across and up, within the organization, gaining credibility amongst peers, managers and other commercial leadership.
• Resourceful, with a problem-solving attitude and willingness to think creatively to reach resolutions
• Collaborative and able to build bridges across cross-functional teams and geographies; more specifically strong communicator, active listening skills, ability to listen for feedback and validate and address concerns;

and excellent influencing and presentation skills

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is a base salary of $150,000 - $170,000 along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits.

Salary range is commensurate with candidate’s location, experience and skillset.

Competencies Organizational, Role Specific & Leadership

Organizational Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Approach
• Creating Innovative Solutions
• Beating the Competition .Together

Role Specific Competencies

• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Problem solving / Resolution
• Influence / Negotiate
• Self motivation
• Organizational skills / Planning / Time Management
• Tenacity
• Collaboration

Leadership Competencies (if applicable)

• Delivers impactful results with integrity
• Thinks and acts like an owner
• Inspires engagement, passion and performance
• Builds a winning team

Benefits

Our compensation and benefits package includes :

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription & life insurance (eligible on date of hire)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 401k & profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law.

All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.

Nearest Major Market : Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market : New York City

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