Commercial Innovation Manager – Sipoo

Job title:

Commercial Innovation Manager – Sipoo

Company

Arla Foods

Job description

Are you ready to be on the exciting Arla journey with one of the most innovative and forward-thinking brands in Finland? We’re on the lookout for an experienced Innovation Lead who’s not just enthusiastic, result- or data-driven but also contributes positively to the team. You’ll be joining a growth-minded team of food enthusiasts, all eager to push the boundaries of brand management, communication, innovation, and project management.Commercial Innovation Manager, Arla FinlandIn this role, you will be part of the marketing department and responsible for delivering the long-term pipelines for our brands. All efforts should build on our purpose to make it easier for people to live healthier lives and eat well, whilst respecting the planet.We are looking for a hands-on, engaging and commercially minded innovation leader who is a team player and aspires great business results. You know how to transform consumer insights and market opportunities into innovative consumer centric concepts and products and you enjoy working closely with colleagues from around the organization. You are expected to engage with various local and global stakeholders to drive growth through the innovation process that results in new products for Finnish consumers.FMCG profile with a growth mindsetIf you enjoy the thrill of starting with the unknown and working tirelessly to turn ideas into reality, you’ll thrive in our team. If you’re naturally curious about why people behave the way they do and understand how to get beyond what people say and beneath what they actually do, you will undoubtably succeed in this role. You understand how innovation drives business growth and are comfortable with creating not only compelling consumer concepts, but strong business cases. Ultimately, if you have the passion and drive to make innovation happen, this is the perfect job for you!Key parts of the jobYou will predominantly work to drive innovation in Arla Finland. You will be managing a portfolio of your own projects as well as driving innovation KPIs by developing and delivering the +3-year innovation pipeline and supporting innovation projects across the marketing team through consumer, category and customer insight lenses.

• You own the local innovation agenda for Arla Finland and work with local brands like Arla Lempi, but also with global brands and projects.
• You have the end-to-end ownership of developing the local long term innovation pipeline with other stakeholders from the marketing and sales teams.
• You lead selected innovation projects from concept development to product development in collaboration with consumer intelligence & NPD teams as well as design agencies securing approval from local leadership team until the handover to the brand owners.
• You lead the innovation performance management, the local gate meetings and ensure that all innovation projects result in robust business cases leading to impact on profitable growth.

The role requires collaboration with other functions, specifically marketing, sales, finance and consumer intelligence.Your profileYou have a master’s degree and 5+ years of experience in an FMCG environment. You understand consumer insights and know how to uncover them and have experience in innovation and project management in a multi-functional environment. You can work individually and have a sharing mindset. You’re curious by nature and you’ve always wanted to discover new things and grasp opportunities.You thrive in an organization such as ours, always seizing opportunities, trial and error being part of the road to success. You will have strong skills in both managing people (indirectly) and the ability to navigate projects to a dynamic business environment, asking the right questions and driving simplicity into the communication and execution.You have vision and passion, excel in project management & understand numbers and know how to drive projects through a local as well as a large international system. You demonstrate strong business mind and are able to use crucial marketing and financial levers to drive maximum value for the business.Would you like to join us?We’re all about fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, work-life-balance and celebration. Think of it as a crew where everyone’s opinion matters, where innovation is encouraged, and where success is shared. These are best shared in person, so office days are important part of our culture.Modern working in hybrid modelThe office is considered our primary place of work and should be seen as a natural choice. It is of great value that the employees meet at the workplace since it contributes to collaboration, creativity, exchange of knowledge and strengthens and builds new relationships.Our belief is that the best way of working, for many, is a mix between working from the office and working remotely. This increases flexibility, which for many can contribute to further positive effects on the interaction between work and leisure (Work Life Balance).ApplicationInterested? Then please apply before September 7th, 202e. If you have any questions, please reach out to Hiring Manager Kati Janhunen, email We process applications on a continuous basis and close the job opening once the right candidate has been found.Shape the Future of DairyArla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We’re passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.#LI-DNI
Ref.: 102057

Expected salary

Location

Sipoo, Itä-Uusimaa

Job date

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:48:08 GMT

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