Breakthrough NPD Lead

Job Description

Shape the Future of Food 

At Goodman Fielder, we're building the next generation of food experiences. We're looking for a Breakthrough Innovation Marketing Manager  to identify transformational growth opportunities, develop bold innovation strategies, and bring them to life through successful commercial execution. 

This is a high-impact role where you'll work across strategy, innovation, consumer insights, R&D, and commercial teams to turn future-focused ideas into market-ready solutions that drive business growth. 

You'll partner with senior leaders across the business to explore consumer trends, assess growth opportunities, build compelling business cases, and lead innovation initiatives from concept through to commercialisation. 

What you'll do 

• Identify and develop breakthrough innovation opportunities. 
• Translate strategic priorities into growth roadmaps and innovation pipelines. 
• Lead concept development, consumer testing, business case creation, and commercialisation. 
• Drive complex cross-functional projects from idea through to launch. 
• Present recommendations and investment cases to senior leaders. 
• Leverage market, consumer and competitive insights to uncover future growth opportunities. 
• Manage complex projects end to end  
• Collaborate with the global Wilmar network on opportunities 

What you'll bring 

• 6+ years' experience in Innovation, Strategy, Commercial, Insights, Portfolio or Growth roles. 
• Strong commercial acumen and business case development experience. 
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Exceptional communication and storytelling capabilities. 
• FMCG, food, retail, tech, startup or adjacent industry experience preferred. 

You'll thrive if you: 

• Create clarity in ambiguity. 
• Challenge the status quo and think differently. 
• Are curious about consumers, markets and future trends. 
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. 
• Have the drive to make a meaningful business impact. 

Why Goodman Fielder? 

• Work on high-profile innovation and growth initiatives. 
• Influence the future direction of a leading ANZ food business. 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. 
• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities. 
• Career development and learning programs. 
• Health and wellbeing program including access to fitness Passport 
• Access to a collaborative, high-performing culture. 

If you're excited by identifying emerging opportunities, challenging the status quo, and bringing breakthrough concepts to life, this role offers the perfect balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. 

Ready to make an impact? we'd love to hear from you!