Director of Innovation

2 months ago


New York, United States Vita Coco Full time
Main Responsibilities:
  • Leads global cross-functional innovation team in all efforts surrounding the launch of new products and brands – from concept through to launch
  • Manages team, supporting with day-to-day project management, as well as bigger picture strategy work and pipeline planning
  • Drives engagement with leadership team for monthly stage gate process, constantly iterating said process to evolve with the business’ needs
  • Partners with ESG team to develop and implement projects with goals of reducing carbon and packaging footprint
  • Interacts constantly with various members of the organization, trade and consumer community to identify new trends and ideas
  • Partners with brand, insights and sales teams to ensure new products are insight-led, commercially attractive and in service of the brand’s future goals
  • Creates a culture of innovation, role-modeling key behaviors every day

Qualifications:

  • 9-12 years of experience in research and development, innovation and/or other marketing related area preferably in beverage, beauty, health or related
  • Experience managing a cross-functional team – preferably across a global supply chain – with the ability to diagnose and address issues in ways of working
  • The ability to be strategic while also roll up your sleeves and execute
  • Deep understanding and experience with developing 360-degree insights – inclusive of commercial, consumer and cultural
  • Understanding and experience with value chains and financial modeling
  • Direct experience building and implementing go-to-market strategies
  • A clear communicator who can motivate people to get big things done, fast
  • Demonstrated proactive problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Can work within a flexible working schedule environment
  • Energetic, self-motivated, positive attitude and with the ability to drive improvements
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products – PPT and Excel essential
  • And of course the love of all things coconuts



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