Senior Marketing Director of Innovation

Senior Marketing Director of Innovation

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We are searching for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to launch innovation through brand extensions into new categories. This role is located at our headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

• Strategic Vision: Identify whitespace opportunities / categories where existing RCP brands can grow, lead consumer research to identify new product opportunities and guide new product strategic definition and innovation pipeline.
• Business Case Development: Build business cases to support recommendations.
• M&A Partnership: Partner with M&A team on identification of new growth platforms that complement organic brand extensions.
• Portfolio Identification: Finalize product portfolio, scout and vet suppliers, negotiate terms (quality, cost, delivery).
• Sourcing & Supply Chain Alignment: Align with Sourcing and Supply Chain teams, work with Finance on P&L development.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with consumer insights, marketing, omni‑commerce, and sales teams to develop go‑to‑market strategies.
• Pricing & Promotion: Work with RGM team to recommend pricing and promo strategies.
• Operational Readiness: Ensure readiness across sourcing, packaging, supply chain and sales operations.
• Commercialization & Execution: Develop and execute brand strategies for new product portfolio, define enterprise‑level KPIs and measurement frameworks, monitor post‑launch performance and continuously optimize.

• You put safety first, always.
• You listen, learn, and evolve.
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals.
• You treat all people with respect, operate ethically, and embrace inclusivity.
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities.

• BA/BS degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
• 12+ years of related professional and progressive product development experience in the CPG industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of launching profitable and sustainable product innovation.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Experience with consumer research methodologies and a New Product Stage Gate Process.
• Excellent business acumen with experience managing budgets/P&L.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Experience working with co‑manufacturers.
• Proficiency with retailer scan data analysis programs such as Nielsen or IRI.
• Ability to travel.

• Intellectual Curiosity:
  Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving:
  Do you have a knack for tackling issues head‑on?
• Entrepreneurship:
  Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity:
  Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?
• Growth Mindset:
  Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement:
  Are you never satisfied with the status quo?

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Apply today to join a fast‑growing innovative company! If you are not a good fit, but know someone who might be, please refer them.

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available.

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RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range: USD $ – USD $ /A

Bonus Eligibility: Role is eligible for 35% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.