Innovation Manager, NA Foodservice- Contract Position Type:Regular - Full-TimeRequisition ID:40913Locations:Toronto (Ontario), Florenceville-Bristol (New Brunswick)Company:McCain Foods (Canada)Job Family:MarketingAbout The Role.The Contract, Manager Innovation NA Foodservice is a core member of the North America Innovation Team at McCain who executes upon the channel innovation portfolio. This individual is responsible for effectively executing a multi‑year platform strategy to unlock profitable growth. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Innovation NA Foodservice, this position will deliver upon end‑to‑end commercialization of breakthrough innovation in Foodservice NA. Responsible for taking actions that drive scalable innovation from ideation to market readiness that delivers the company strategy, enhances the brand market position, builds competitive advantage and fuels momentum for continued business growth. Leveraging market trends and intel to identify opportunities and unmet needs, this role will help define propositions and support to drive initiatives from ideation to launch readiness in collaboration with cross‑functional partners (brand marketing, insights, R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, go‑to‑market hub, and agriculture).This is a contract position for 12‑18 months.What you’ll be doing.Supports delivery of compelling breakthrough innovation channel strategy, based on consumer, customer and category insights, and market trends, grounded in the McCain long‑range plan objectives (where to play, how to win, growth targets), category, brand, portfolio strategy and demand space frameworkSupports to deliver a 3‑year innovation pipeline, inclusive of product and packaging innovation, with a focus on new environments, new occasions and new platform capabilities, with clarity to horizon pathing and pacing of workstreamsPartners as required on global and regional projects from opportunity to insight to proposition development and validation, through to launch readiness, leveraging the stage gate process, liaising with the insights,



marketing teams and go‑to‑market hub. Manage projects to agreed budgets, timelines and KPIsKey player to accelerate the company’s innovation process and breakthrough innovation planning, leading big bet sizing and pipeline sufficiency (reporting into PPGR) to meet our growth objectives and building best practices for how we innovate that unlocks collaboration and feeds desirability, feasibility and viabilityHelps champion innovation process improvement, enhancing process agility while delivering on quality of launchSupports to define the role of innovation in the portfolio and P&L, with clarity to product mix, positioning, pricing and margin profile to drive growth across channels and demand spacesActs as a hub of communication to ensure stakeholders are fully integrated in innovation activitiesProactively engages cross functionally with go‑to‑market hub and externally with customers to align disruptive innovation and pave the way for new products in the market that will meet market needsParticipate in industry events to understand market trends and developments that can be leveraged by the companyChampion innovation by actively learning and sharing best practices, keeping a pulse on the competitive setting and identifying rising trends and capabilitiesChampion an insight‑led and demand‑centric growth culture, putting insights at the heart of our innovation plans and strategyHelp to support global platform innovation strategy & governance, creating strong global partnerships,



sharing best practices and leveraging synergies and influencing with global & cross‑regional teamsWhat you’ll need to be successful.Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred3+ years of marketing or brand management, with a minimum of 3 years in an innovation roleA proven track record developing new‑to‑world and current‑to‑company innovation, white space development, current occasion or new environment penetrationTrack record in championing new ideas and initiatives while creating an environment that supports innovation; leveraging fresh perspectives and new paradigms to create value within the market.Strong project management expertise with experience balancing big picture with day‑to‑day executionStrong people management and leadership skills with high EQStrong ability to influence people and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and customers.High degree of tenacity and persistence to get actions completed on schedule with a hands‑on approach when neededProven track record in delivering several complex projects at a timeThis is a contract position for 12‑18 months.Compensation Package $97,500.00 – $130,000.00 CAD annual base salary equivalency, paid in alignment to contract term.Benefits For roles lasting 12 months or longer, you will be eligible for our full benefits suite, including health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits and leave support (medical, family, bereavement). Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time and mental health resources.EEO Statement McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Innovation Brand Manager, Na Foodservice- Contract - C$97,500 - C$130,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 McCain Foods
📍 Toronto