Product Innovation Manager

Would you like to be a part of a leading international company aiming for continuous growth? Are you creative and have a head full of ideas? Do you have an interest in food and want to work with, among other things, the development of the product range for one of the world's largest fast-food chains? Then this could be the role for you!

About the role

Burger King Scandinavia's marketing team is growing and we're looking for an Innovation Manager to ensure a strong product range and growth opportunities in the Norwegian market. You will also be responsible for developing product content for Norway related to, among other things, burgers, packaging, desserts etc. and ensure strong project management with colleagues in marketing and other functions, with a particular focus on Norway. The role also includes projects within sustainability and digital platforms such as apps and websites.

In the role, you will also communicate with several different roles and departments both internally and externally, so it is therefore important that you enjoy communicating with people and be able to adapt your communication to the person you are talking to. As a person, it is necessary that you are analytical, have financial skills, broad marketing skills, and have a high energy level.

Responsibilities

• Development of the product range and purchase of new ingredients, with a particular focus on Norway.
• Designing a product plan and obtaining product information in relation to the annual campaign plan.
• Impact what will be sold on the menu across all three markets. A sauce or product you have developed could be sold in 300 restaurants at the same time.
• Work closely together with suppliers to understand how their processes work, visit their factories and work together with their chefs or product developers to create the best-tasting ingredients.  
• Be able to visit food fairs and understand the newest trends
• Develop sustainable products within, among other things, packaging and ingredients.
• Contribute to the development of digital projects including apps and websites.
• Carry out and analyze market research.

Requirements

• Higher education preferably master's level within innovation, management, business development or similar.
• 3+ years of work experience in marketing, project management or economics, it is an advantage if it's from the QSR or retail industry.
• Very good communication skills in Norwegian and English, verbally and in writing.

We offer

• Working in a multicultural and international organization.
• Many opportunities that you can learn from and expand your experiences.
• Be part of the family that loves burgers.
• Pension insurance.
• Flexible working environment + 2 office days a week in Oslo.
• Information about the company