Innovation Director, Food Industry

4 days ago


Foster City, California, United States Mattson: Innovation for the Food & Beverage Industry Full time

About Us

Mattson is a leading food and beverage innovation firm that has partnered with clients for nearly 50 years. Our mission is to invent the future of food, one product at a time.

We help our clients identify business opportunities and execute growth strategies through formulation, scaling-up, commercialization, testing with consumers, and brand positioning. Our team operates at a fast pace, providing hands-on resources, industry expertise, insights, and award-winning creativity across food and beverage categories.

About The Position

This is a business development position that requires identifying and developing new client relationships, scoping and writing proposals, and managing engagements. As a key member of Mattson's Relationship Leaders team, you will be responsible for leading client relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You should have many professional relationships in the food & beverage industry, a proven track record of success in product innovation, and the ability to work independently. You should also be comfortable selling services one-on-one and delivering world-class client management.

Requirements

  • Business Development: Proven track record of leveraging network and personal outreach to identify and develop new client relationships.
  • Leadership: Ability to successfully lead client relationships and internal teams, coordinating across different functions and delivering world-class client service.
  • Creativity: Demonstrated success in conceiving compelling new product ideas that deliver on client strategy and aspirations.
  • Broad Proficiency: Ability to design, sell, and direct work across all of Mattson's practice areas from front-to back-end innovation.

About You

  • BA/BS in marketing, business administration, or related field, or in food science, nutrition, or culinary. Degrees/experience in both areas will set you apart.
  • At least 15 years relevant work experience in the food & beverage industry (i.e., consulting, brand management, sales, innovation, market research).
  • Flexibility, with personality and collaboration skills necessary to work cross functionally with all departments.
  • Excellent communication skills; can present ideas effectively and persuasively.
  • Must be able to travel with advance notice.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, plus a rich package of benefits including 401K, health, dental, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), which provides you the opportunity for profit-sharing. We also provide delicious breakfast and lunch, and encourage teamwork and fun.

Location

This job is based at our SF Bay Area Innovation Center, where we house a 20,000 square foot food development lab, interactive Food Studio, consumer research facility, and an on-site pilot manufacturing plant. If you are passionate about food and want to join a dynamic team, apply now



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