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Associate External Innovation Manager
Location:
Buffalo, NY
Description:
Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family. PURPOSE STATEMENT Looking for an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in food and innovation? Rich's is looking for a candidate to fulfill a full-time position as an Associate External Innovation Manager for the team where you will execute daily tasks and activities that support the team's objective to advance the enterprise's innovation agenda. Operating at the intersection of the food innovation ecosystem and Rich's business unit strategies, the Associate XI Manager position is an excellent way to gain exposure to the thrilling, fast-paced "food-tech" space and immerse yourself within the global reach of Rich Products! *Must be available to work a flexible hybrid schedule (Mon & Fri work from home, Tues-Thurs work onsite at world headquarters) KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES Actively listen and participate as startups pitch their ideas to Rich's; lead the complete startup management process: profile setup and documentation in the XI Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, publishing of next steps, and confirmation of timely actions completionConnect what you are hearing in the external world to internal stakeholder needs and opportunities; Coordinate regular business team connections to share learnings, collaborate on new partnership opportunities, and maintain relationshipsProject manage the execution of pilots and partnership opportunitiesInfluence and provide leadership to business partners to drive accountability, navigate ambiguity, and align stakeholdersLead execution of business development and marketing related activities as the business unit requiresEnsure project team engagement; manage risk and lead team to overcome roadblocks and delaysFoster an agile, fast-paced environment through clear goal setting, timeline management and commercialization transition to the appropriate business unitPerform and synthesize research, trendspotting, and effectively relay summarized findings:Build the business case for growing technology opportunity areas with relevant competitive startup profiles with strategic business recommendationsTrack relevant corporate partnerships and startup activities in the newsAttend industry-related webinars and events and share key learnings with appropriate internal business partnersChampion the culture of innovation and new ways of working to drive efficiencies for the XI Department in our day-to-day work. For example:Build new custom capabilities and reports as we transition to the enterprise CRM platformLead MS365 CoPilot (AI) testing and identify key opportunitiesDevelop the department's monthly report to executive leadership; track progress of KPI metrics and provide project and startup account activity updatesManage team's Tradeshow & Conference calendar; support preparation of industry events by identifying important attendees for meetups and key corporate relationship introductions to preserve and expand XI's network of innovation partners KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Business or related field with minimum of 3 years' experience required; MBA preferredDemonstrated resourcefulness, creative problem-solving skills, and experience challenging the status quo to build new business models and revenue streamsHighly organized and independent; Ability to prioritize and juggle several projects at onceDemonstrated leadership collaborating across several business functions and connecting the right people to the right opportunities based on their strategic needs.Ability to influence others, without direct authority, to produce resultsExperience with new product and business development principlesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and diverse business needsDetail oriented with solid written and verbal communication skills for communicating with multiple levels of management and across business functionsStrong analytical skills with ability to generate insights from diverse data sources on broad or vague subjectsMicrosoft Office 365 proficient (i.e., use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)#earlycareers#LI-SS1#CORP123 COMPENSATION In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location. Annual Range/Hourly Rate $80,091.31-$108,358.84Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at XXXX@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. PDN-9b8ef8c3-cc3c-44c3-944b-1439c64bd9ee
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