Job Description
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.
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What you'll do
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Identify and develop breakthrough innovation opportunities.
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Translate strategic priorities into growth roadmaps and innovation pipelines.
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Lead concept development, consumer testing, business case creation, and commercialisation.
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Drive complex cross-functional projects from idea through to launch.
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Present recommendations and investment cases to senior leaders.
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Leverage market, consumer and competitive insights to uncover future growth opportunities.
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Manage complex projects end to end
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Collaborate with the global Wilmar network on opportunities
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What you'll bring
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6+ years' experience in Innovation, Strategy, Commercial, Insights,



Portfolio or Growth roles.
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Solid commercial acumen and business case development experience.
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Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
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Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Exceptional communication and storytelling capabilities.
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FMCG, food, retail, tech, startup or adjacent industry experience preferred.
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You'll thrive if you:
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Create clarity in ambiguity.
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Challenge the status quo and think differently.
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Are curious about consumers, markets and future trends.
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Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
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Have the drive to make a meaningful business impact.
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Why Goodman Fielder?
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Work on high-profile innovation and growth initiatives.
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Influence the future direction of a leading ANZ food business.
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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Competitive salary and incentive opportunities.
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Career development and learning programs.
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Health and wellbeing program including access to fitness Passport
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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
📍 New South Wales