Innovation Manager

OLIPOP is looking for an Innovation Manager to join our Innovation team. This role leads the quantitative and strategic evaluation of our innovation pipeline, combining consumer insights, commercial performance, and financial analysis to shape how our portfolio grows. You’ll lead the evaluation of line extensions, limited‑time offers (LTOs), price pack architecture, and assortment opportunities, bringing together data, consumer understanding, and business strategy to prioritize the pipeline. Working cross‑functionally across the organization, you’ll help translate opportunities into commercially successful innovation that drives long‑term growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pipeline Strategy & Prioritization — Lead the analytical evaluation of line extensions, LTOs, price pack architecture, and variety pack strategy to prioritize the innovation pipeline and recommend where OLIPOP should invest. Portfolio Strategy & Commercial Analytics — Analyze syndicated data, retailer performance, consumer trends, and internal sales data to evaluate portfolio health, identify whitespace opportunities, and optimize assortment and SKU productivity. Business Case Development — Develop compelling, data‑driven business cases that integrate consumer insights, commercial opportunity, financial return, operational complexity, and brand strategy to guide innovation investment decisions. Cross‑Functional Partnership — Partner closely with Insights, Brand, Sales, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and Regulatory to evaluate opportunities, balance tradeoffs, and drive successful commercialization.

QUALIFICATIONS

3–5 years of experience in innovation, brand management, category management, portfolio strategy, or commercial strategy within a CPG company. Demonstrated experience evaluating line extensions, price pack architecture, assortment strategy, SKU productivity, or portfolio optimization. Experience supporting seasonal or limited‑time offers (LTOs) is a plus. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations—not simply report results. Experience using syndicated data (Circana, NielsenIQ, SPINS, Numerator, or similar) and internal business performance data to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions. Strong financial acumen with experience developing business cases and evaluating commercial opportunities. Effective cross‑functional collaborator across Brand, Insights, Sales, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and Regulatory. Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making recommendations with imperfect information. Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools is a plus. Experience in a high‑growth or entrepreneurial environment is a plus. Passion for the OLIPOP brand and excitement for shaping the future of modern soda.

REPORTS TO

VP of Innovation

COMPENSATION

$120,000 - $135,000 + Bonus

HOW WE WORK

We may be fully remote, but we’re anything but disconnected. OLIPOP has grown from a few passionate people around a table to a nationwide team, and we’ve done it without losing our collaborative spirit or sense of purpose. Connection here is intentional. From cross‑functional projects and IRL offsites to thoughtful Slack threads and spontaneous gifs, we make the effort to stay close, even across time zones. Sure, we move quickly, but we lead with trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to doing work that matters. We value thoughtful debate. We give feedback with care and receive it with curiosity, knowing that real growth, both personal and collective, comes from listening as much as leading. Because at OLIPOP, it’s not just about getting things done. It’s about growing together, staying true to what matters, and building something with lasting impact.

WHAT WE VALUE

Mission Connectivity : Everything we do ladders up to our shared goal: supporting human health. Whether launching a new flavor or conducting clinical research, the mission stays front and center. Indomitable Spirit : When things get messy, we get inventive. We stay curious, adapt quickly, and find the path forward, most likely with a dedicated Slack thread and a beautifully overbuilt deck. Lead at Every Level : Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about ownership. We speak up, follow through, and lift each other up. If you’ve got ideas and initiative, you’ve got influence. Courageous Humility : We’re confident in what we bring and curious about what we don’t know (yet). We give feedback with care, take it with grace, and know that real growth takes both.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Think big, move fast, and take thoughtful risks. Thrive in a high‑performance, feedback‑rich environment. Value real human connection and honest collaboration. Are fired up by building something new, and making it better every day. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or other needs during the application process and employment. To request an accommodation, please contact The People Team at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OLIPOP will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr OLIPOP