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Manager, Marketing Innovation, Firehouse Subs, EMEA
Apply locations Corp - Zug Corporate Office time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R1997
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly$45 billionin annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.
RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES, and FIREHOUSE SUBS. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES and FIREHOUSE SUBS brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Job overview:
The Marketing Innovation Manager will drive product development, innovation and product launches. The role involves assisting in new country entry processes, supporting existing markets with product launches or optimizations, and menu expansion. This position is ideal for someone with a growth mindset, creativity, and strategic thinking, who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Your roles and responsibilities:
* New Country Entry:
* Develop and implement a portfolio strategy, identifying key growth opportunities based on consumer insights and market trends.
* Lead end-to-end commercialization process for locally sourced products and packaging
* Ensure culinary beliefs and specs are upheld to the highest standards
* Innovation Strategy & Development :
* Identification of innovation opportunities that are scalable across EMEA, and globally
* Develop and manage innovation pipelines and workstreams for key product categories, including category analysis.
* Partner with global and regional marketing teams and local franchisees to lead the innovation strategy, from ideation to market qualification.
* Project Management & Cross-functional Collaboration:
* Serve as project manager, creating a clear roadmap and engaging cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
* Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers to bring innovative products to market and address issues with existing offerings.
* Forge close partnership with suppliers to leverage their scale and markets/categories knowledge.
* Assist in other marketing-specific tasks like implementing new products/promotions in tech systems
Your skills and experience:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
* Between 3-6 years in innovation and marketing roles, with a proven track record of driving growth through product innovation.
* Experience in leading consumer research and deriving actionable insights.
Technical Skills:
* Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to make strategic recommendations.
* Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Soft Skills:
* Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management abilities, with experience managing stakeholders at multiple levels.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Desired Mindset:
* Start-up Mentality: Eager to move quickly, adapt, and work with a lean team.
* Curiosity & Learning: Demonstrates a proactive desire to stay ahead of trends and continuously innovate.
* Results-driven: Committed to over-delivering under time pressure with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
* Accountability: Takes ownership of projects, working independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives .
Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Why work here?
Looking for high impact work in a fast paced and ever changing environment? Then you have come to the right place. RBI is consistently looking for individuals with a passion to learn and desire to make change.
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RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES and FIREHOUSE SUBS brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.
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