Brand Manager Innovation, evian at Danone North America in White Plains, New York

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About the job

Danone Waters of America, Inc. "DWA" is a division of Danone North America. DWA is responsible for premium still and sparling waters across the US and Canada, including the following brands: evian Natural Spring Water, Volvic, and Ferrarelle. Working for DWA offers candidates progressive career opportunities in North America, and our employees are part of a global network that offers the opportunity for continuous development. We are looking for passionate candidates that look forward to working in an entrepreneurial culture and embracing our company leadership values.

The Brand Manager of Innovation, evian will help build an innovation strategy for the North American market as well as oversee the innovation/renovation projects on the water portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be able to think strategically and act pragmatically, influencing across the organization to deliver new ideas to the water category. S/he will be a growth-minded leader who thinks and acts in a disciplined, yet disruptive way and who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• You will collaborate with the Marketing Director in development of the innovation strategy & pipeline for the waters category which meets and exceeds Strategic Growth Plan targets for innovation contributions.


• You will collaborate with strategy & insights to translate consumer, retailer and shopper understanding into effective new ideas to lead water category thinking.


• You will partner with the global evian team to drive a vision that is relevant for North American market. Create impactful brands, products and packaging - develop clear insights and lead the NA innovation process in the development and execution of innovation platforms from the ideation stage through launch.


• You will develop strong cross-functional relationships with key partners, including Global innovation, Operations, Strategy & Insights, Finance, Legal and Sales

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About you

• You will have a Bachelor's degree; Masters or MBA preferred


• You will have 5+ Years progressive marketing experience with increasing responsibility, and a proven track record of success in sizeable companies. Experience in Food Beverage and/or working with global brands is a plus.


• You will be familiar with U.S. Retail (Mass, Grocery, Drug and Convenience)


• You will be familiar with IRI/Nielsen databases and metrics


• You will have the ability to learn quickly and desire to develop new skills outside of comfort zone


• You will have strong communication skills: verbal, written and executive presence to clearly communicate objectives, gain alignment and present their business up and down the organization

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About us

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of the largest Certified B Corp in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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