Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Brand Manager, Beverage Innovation! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since. Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA or our Seaport Boston, MA location with Mondays & Fridays remote. Do you love following trends? Do you love tracking consumer behavior? Do you love new products? Do you love all things cranberries? We are looking for someone who is creative, passionate, and ready to innovate. Under guidance from the Director of Beverage Innovation, you will be responsible for identifying new product growth opportunities as well as identifying key consumer insights/needs, gaps and defining the best way to bring them to market. You will lead cross-functional teams from product platform ideation all the way to launch. This position requires an entrepreneurial mindset, traditional CPG marketing experience and someone who is eager to play a critical role in transformational beverage innovation. A Day in the Life... * Partner with the Director of Beverage Innovation to craft a compelling innovation strategy & multi-year pipeline inclusive of the shelf stable juice category and new beverage categories and platforms. * Effectively commercialize innovation, from market assessment to new product development and commercialization, including positioning, design, and activation for new product launches * Develop business objectives and marketing plans for to drive awareness, trial and repeat for new innovation platforms * Lead feasibility validation, product, project execution, customer sell in and tracking of in-market performance; customer business teams to develop and execute innovation plans. * Work hand-in-hand with sales to understand and integrate customer strategies in business and brand plans. * Manage monthly volume forecast, coordinating between demand and supply planning to deliver best-in-class forecast accuracy; manage brand budget including A&P spending for assigned product responsibility. What We Are Looking For: * Inspired by possibilities. A creative leader with an appetite for bringing new ideas to life in different ways and driving business results. * A collaborator, with the ability to lead and inspire a cross-functional team from product platform ideation all the way to launch. * Curiosity. Always challenging the status quo. Asking why? Or why not? * Highly motivated and dedicated with a natural inclination to contribute well beyond functional role. Can always be counted on to lend a hand and promote team engagement to achieve goals. * Ability to multitask + work agile + identify new ways; one day you will work on business planning & P&L creation, the next day you will be next to consumers helping facilitate research. * Timely /accurate; keeping manager informed of innovation development process, opportunities, updates. Drive for results and follow-through. * Relationship. A straight-shooter who values and respects team members. Available to the team and forge strong relationships with those around you. * An MBA or equivalent education/experience is required. * 4+ years of experience in marketing/innovation; preferably consumer packaged goods (food/beverage) * Demonstrated strong analytical and strategic thinking skills are required; strong communication and presentation skills are required; strong collaborator with a demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams; proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment is required * Experience with Nielsen and/or IRI is preferred Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred) Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience Benefits: * Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs * Health, Dental and Vision insurance * Health savings account * Flexible spending account * Life and accident insurance * Employee assistance program * Telehealth services * Fertility benefits * Transgender benefits * 1:1 health coaching and more * 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end * Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses * Flexible scheduling options * Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment) * Holiday pay for 12 holidays * Career development and growth opportunities * Tuition/Education assistance programs * Access to LinkedIn Learning * Scholarship programs for children of employees * Parental leave * Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc. * Adoption assistance * Bereavement leave * Up to $300 fitness reimbursement * Up to $300 massage reimbursement * Employee appreciation events * Employee discounts * Charitable giving Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: * Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. * Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. * Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other * Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.