What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation Insights Manager position at The Campbell's Company?
Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Why Campbell’s…
We are seeking a consumer-centric and future-oriented Innovation Insights Manager to join our team at Campbell’s. In this role, you will play a critical role in shaping our innovation pipeline to align with our strategic objectives and enhance our competitive edge. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for innovation and facilitate the development of new products and services that resonate with our customers.
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$117,200-$168,500
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Why Campbell’s…
- Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
- Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
- Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
- If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
- Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
- Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
We are seeking a consumer-centric and future-oriented Innovation Insights Manager to join our team at Campbell’s. In this role, you will play a critical role in shaping our innovation pipeline to align with our strategic objectives and enhance our competitive edge. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for innovation and facilitate the development of new products and services that resonate with our customers.
- Be the voice of the consumer and shopper across Campbell’s Enterprise portfolio.
- Shape the future of cooking, snacking, and beverage experiences by embedding consumer insights into innovation strategy.
- Partner with the Innovation Insights Lead to build a best-in-class insights function that drives growth.
- Lead quantitative research efforts, from design to analysis, to build predictive frameworks that guide innovation success and optimize ROI.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer needs, and competitive landscape to inform innovation strategies.
- Collaborate with product development teams to ideate, prototype, and test new concepts, ensuring alignment with business goals and consumer insights.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for innovation initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and successful execution.
- Track and analyze performance metrics of new initiatives and products, leveraging insights to refine strategies and drive continuous improvement.
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels across Brand, R&D, Sensory to promote innovation initiatives and secure buy-in for new projects.
- Manage research vendor relationships and ensure quality/speed balance
- Identify and address capability gaps to future-proof the innovation insights function.
- External strategic partners and data providers (e.g. Circana, IPSOS, BASES, etc.)
- Cross-functional partners in Category Insights, Brand, Sales and R&D.
- 6 years consumer insights experience, preferably in CPG innovation
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong quantitative skills: survey design, statistical analysis, predictive modeling
- Experience with innovation research platforms, social listening, communities and other syndicated data sources.
- Track record of building measurement frameworks and dashboards
- Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations
- Collaborative mindset; thrives in cross-functional environments
- Ability to influence strategy through analytic storytelling, problem-solving, and collaboration.
- MBA
- Experience in analytics, KPI innovation metrics
- Experience with Nielsen BASES
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$117,200-$168,500
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
Salary : $117,200 - $168,500