Product Innovation and Marketing Analyst

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Product Innovation & Marketing Analyst to support the creation and launch of innovative products. This role bridges Research & Development and Sales, providing insights, analysis, and strategic support to help bring products from concept to launch. The ideal candidate is creative, data-driven, and passionate about food and consumer-packaged goods.

Position Description

In this very important role, you will be empowered and entrusted to:

• Collaborate with the Innovation team to plan, develop, and launch new product concepts in line with the company’s innovation goals.
• Evaluate market trends, customer insights, and business data to guide product development and support sales initiatives.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and leadership.
• Monitor product performance and market activity, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, business partners, and industry contacts to enhance the company’s reputation for quality and innovation.
• Support internal communications and promotional activities, including newsletters and social media updates as required.

Experience

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the food manufacturing or CPG industry.

Qualifications

• Analytical and able to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support product development.
• Creative and innovative, generating new ideas for product concepts and marketing strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey findings to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Customer-focused with professionalism and integrity, building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Skilled at coordinating projects, tracking timelines and deliverables, and ensuring goals are met.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying current on food trends and industry development

Education

College diploma or degree in Food Science, Business, Marketing or related field.