Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What truly sets us apart is how we work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Scope: North America
Terms: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid
International sponsorship nor relocation is supported for this role
THE ROLE
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) is seeking an Innovation Brand Manager to lead growth across the Club channel and new ice cream formats for in-home retail, across iconic brands such as Popsicle, Klondike, Good Humor, Magnum, Talenti, and Yasso. This role is responsible for building and delivering a consumer-led innovation agenda that accelerates TMICC share in Club and unlocks incremental retail growth through new formats. The position requires end-to-end ownership—from strategy and pipeline development through to commercialization, cross-functionally to deliver strong business results.
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Innovation Funnel Development:
· Club channel is $1B in sales with TMICC having 4% share, this role will focus on growing share and bringing the Club scope to $50MM of incremental sales through the years.
· Lead the end-to-end innovation strategy and execution for the Club channel
· Develop insight-driven propositions, including pack-price architecture and format strategies tailored to Club customers
· Build and manage a robust innovation pipeline to drive incremental growth and market share, tailored for the Club customer and consumer.
· Partner with Sales and Category teams to ensure strong customer alignment and execution
New Formats Development (In-Home Retail):
· Identify and develop net-new ice cream formats to unlock incremental consumer demand
· Build scalable cross-brand innovation platforms across the TMICC portfolio
· Lead projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring viability and impact
Idea Generation:
· Identify and develop new consumer-centric product ideas for both Club Channels and new format development
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life, from concept to commercialization.
· Consumer Insights:
· Conduct qualitative and quantitative consumer research to understand triggers and barriers within the club and in home channels
· Lead consumer learning initiatives to gather insights and assess the potential of new ideas.
· Utilize consumer demographic data to identify opportunities and develop an optimal new product mix.
· Stay abreast of market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer preferences to inform innovation strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
· Work closely with marketing, R&D, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution of innovation projects.
· Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to manage capacity, identify contract manufacturers, and pursue import opportunities where relevant.
· Drive alignment, structure, and pace across complex initiatives to ensure delivery excellence
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and category dynamics.
· Experience in Club channel and/or pack-price architecture preferred
· Proven track record of leading innovation from concept to launch
· Strong analytical, strategic, and project management skills
· Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
· Consumer-focused: Brings deep understanding of consumer needs into all decisions
· Entrepreneurial: Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and drives progress independently
· Strategic and results-driven: Balances long-term vision with strong execution against goals
· Collaborative leader: Navigates complexity and builds strong cross-functional partnerships
Pay: The pay range for this position is $103,000 to$154,400.The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC)takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: TMICC employees are eligible toparticipatein our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Benefits vary by country and are subject to plan terms and eligibility.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
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