Product Marketing Associate, Innovation
About The Position
At Taco Bell, we aren’t just looking for candidates. We are looking for dynamic, visionary problem solvers that have a passion for innovation and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams of associates across multiple disciplines. As part of Taco Bell’s Product Marketing team, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in identifying key consumer insights, ideating to create new products, supporting teams in the development of multiple product and/or promotional opportunities, formulating strategic marketing plans, and launching new products and tests into the marketplace to drive top-line and bottom-line sales growth. You will work cross-functionally with associates across the company and will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on the business. Candidates should have a passion for the consumer, a love of marketing and product development, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced business environment. We’re looking for strong, team-oriented leaders that are a fit with our dynamic recognition culture and want to “Live Más!”
Requirements
- BA or BS Degree required; MBA preferred.
- 2+ years industry experience preferred.
- Positive, can-do attitude and collaborative leadership style.
- Relevant experience in well-established CPG products or in QSR/Restaurant industry.
- Genuine passion for food and customer experience.
- Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Strong project management, presentation, and interpersonal/influencing skills.
Nice To Haves
- MBA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Analyze competitive food & beverage landscape, and new & emerging food trends to support the identification of new menu innovation opportunities
- Collaborate with Consumer Insights and Product Development partners to generate new product ideas, write concepts and execute product test plans
- Partner with Coach, Consumer Insights and Product Development partners to produce product development briefs anchored in consumer learning and cultural trends to deliver against business objectives and brand goals
- Support test market calendar execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams from a variety of departments including Advertising, Food Innovation, Consumer Insights, Operations, Finance, Sales Analysis, Supply Chain, and Agency partners
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
- Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
- Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
- Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,
- Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
- Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
- 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
- Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
