\\n About Restaurant Brands International:

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world\\\'s largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and ~30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world\\\'s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands \\xe2\\x80\\x93 BURGER KING\\xc2\\xae, TIM HORTONS\\xc2\\xae, POPEYES\\xc2\\xae and FIREHOUSE SUBS\\xc2\\xae. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees, and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

Job Overview:

Burger King, a beloved restaurant brand globally known for flame-grilling since 1954, seeks an International Innovation Manager. Burger King values great taste made of real ingredients, generosity, flame grilling and setting trends through innovation. The company leads innovation in the plant-based category, grows its footprint in premium segments, and develops fast digital sales channels, loyalty, and guest engagement. At the center of all their efforts is a great guest experience, including ensuring that their most favorite products offer superior taste versus main competitors.

The International Innovation Manager will lead key global projects and define the innovation roadmap of Burger King. The role involves leading consumer-centric product innovation from concept development to rollout across regions and key markets. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with a growth mindset, strategic thinking, creativity, and drive while collaborating fluently across functions, geographies, and external stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop a portfolio strategy by identifying key growth opportunities for the business.
• Address business needs through innovation centered around consumer insights and needs.
• Lead research to validate hypotheses around key consumer insights.
• Collaborate with NPD and other brand team members to conceptualize insights, creating a product with a guest-favorite and brand identity.
• Serve as a project manager and engage the multifunctional team with a clear roadmap.
• Influence and sell innovation to internal and external stakeholders by using a growth story and relevant consumer data points.
• Maintain and expand a network of partners and suppliers to understand market and technology trends.
• Contribute to delivering against Burger King\\\'s sustainability targets by leading projects in this area.
• Administer global portfolio governance.

Required Skills:

• A master\\\'s or bachelor\\\'s degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in innovation and marketing-related roles is required, with a proven track record of delivering growth in the innovation area.
• The ability to pick up insights not only among consumers but also external stakeholders is essential.
• A strong cross-functional mindset is needed, with the ability to lead projects across multiple groups with various levels of stakeholders.
• Experience in leading consumer research with research agencies.
• A data-driven mindset is necessary, with the ability to analyze and interpret data to deliver recommendations.
• Fluent English skills are required, and the ability to speak other languages is a plus.

Desired Mindset and Personality:

• Possesses a start-up mentality, eager to move quickly and work with a lean team.
• Highly curious, always looking to learn and stay ahead of trends.
• Hardworking and fast in action, striving to over-deliver under time pressure.
• Maintains a positive attitude with a \"can-do\" mindset. Holds oneself accountable and does not hesitate to take on responsibility.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI\\\'s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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