R&D Manager, Latin America

R&D Manager- Latin America - Plano, TX - $100,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Client:

My client is a very well-known household name within the restaurant industry. With global operations, they’re now looking for a R&D Manager to join the team. This is an unique role for them, we’re looking for someone from a strong marketing background as well as someone who understands the culinary world and can work alongside chefs to build a world-class strategy.

The Role:

Heads up the international markets culinary innovation strategy, processes, and food standards, strategically directing the development of the brandEstablishes and drives new product development through an innovation stage gate process, and crafts a meaningful product pipelineLeads the creation of menu items – designed to capture market trends, consumer preferences, and dietary demands – that are operationally easy to roll out and execute at the restaurant level and drives comparable sales growthMaximizes profitability of product offerings – strategically considering implications of new products on all business entities including operational execution and costsSeamlessly implement culinary plans and ensure adherence to international, national and local laws and guidelines

The Ideal Candidate:

Fluency in Spanish is essential12+ years minimum marketing experience; food marketing or innovation experience preferredBachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Marketing, or related field, preferably Master’sAbility to travel up to 50%Strong understanding of marketing/brand/product development principlesExperience across the hospitality world, ideally QSR or FMCG

The Process:

My client is moving quickly! Please send your resume to sharlene at corecruitment dot com today!