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# Breakthrough NPD Lead | Sydney15-Sep-2026GF/GF/GFAU/2283Sydney| | || --- | --- ||

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Position Type: | Full Time ||

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Application Close Date: | 06-Oct-2026 |### Job Description**Shape the Future of Food** At **Goodman Fielder**, we're building the next generation of food experiences. We're looking for a **Breakthrough Innovation Marketing Manager** to identify transformational growth opportunities, develop bold innovation strategies, and bring them to life through successful commercial execution.

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This is a high-impact role where you'll work across strategy, innovation, consumer insights, R&D;, and commercial teams to turn future-focused ideas into market-ready solutions that drive business growth.

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You'll partner with senior leaders across the business to explore consumer trends, assess growth opportunities, build compelling business cases, and lead innovation initiatives from concept through to commercialisation. **What you'll do** * Identify and develop breakthrough innovation opportunities.* Translate strategic priorities into growth roadmaps and innovation pipelines.* Lead concept development, consumer testing, business case creation, and commercialisation.* Drive complex cross-functional projects from idea through to launch.* Present recommendations and investment cases to senior leaders.* Leverage market,



consumer and competitive insights to uncover future growth opportunities.* Manage complex projects end to end* Collaborate with the global Wilmar network on opportunities **What you'll bring** * 6+ years' experience in Innovation, Strategy, Commercial, Insights, Portfolio or Growth roles.* Strong commercial acumen and business case development experience.* Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.* Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.* Exceptional communication and storytelling capabilities.* FMCG, food, retail, tech, startup or adjacent industry experience preferred. **You'll thrive if you:** * Create clarity in ambiguity.* Challenge the status quo and think differently.* Are curious about consumers, markets and future trends.* Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.* Have the drive to make a meaningful business impact.**Why Goodman Fielder?** * Work on high-profile innovation and growth initiatives.* Influence the future direction of a leading ANZ food business.* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.* Market-competitive salary and incentive opportunities.* Career development and learning programs.* Health and wellbeing program including access to fitness Passport* Access to a collaborative, high-performing culture.

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If you're excited by identifying emerging opportunities, challenging the status quo, and bringing breakthrough concepts to life, this role offers the perfect balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

📌 Breakthrough NPD Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Goodman Fielder Pty
📍 New South Wales