Does the Innovation & R&D Agent agent replace hiring a Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions)?

No. It covers the recurring reporting, tracking and coordination of the role so the work does not stop while the seat is open, then works alongside the person you hire. 3 areas stay with your team, including bench formulation and sensory validation and regulatory and food-safety sign-off.

What can't the Innovation & R&D Agent agent do?

Do any bench, formulation, or sensory work — that's hands-on lab science a person performs. Sign off on food-safety, regulatory, or nutritional compliance. Own the cross-functional relationships that get a product funded and launched. These are the reasons the role still gets filled.

What data does it use?

It reads Tastewise flavor, ingredient & trend intelligence, Global product-launch & claims databases, Menu & foodservice innovation signals, Your portfolio & sales data, Patent / regulatory references. Access is read-only — the agent does not write to source systems or hold approval authority.

What happens when we hire a Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions)?

The agent hands over a running system — live reporting, current trackers and full history — and stays on as leverage for the new hire rather than being switched off.

Which role is this agent based on?

Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) at Kraft Heinz, Chicago, IL — a live posting on the Gerento job board. The agent specification is generated from that job description, so the responsibilities it covers are the ones the role actually lists.

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Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) AI Agent for Kraft Heinz

Keeps the Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) role moving from day one — and hands a running start to whoever you hire.

An Innovation & R&D Agent for the Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) role at Kraft Heinz: it mines live demand signal to generate, screen, and prioritize product concepts — keeping the pipeline full of ideas consumers will actually buy.

Live in 14 daysCovers the work 24/7Hands off to your hireYou keep every judgment call

90% fit confidence

Innovation & R&D Agent is a Gerento AI agent specified against Kraft Heinz's open Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) role. It goes live in 14 days, works 24/7, and covers 4 of the role's responsibilities — roughly 4.2× the hours of a single 40-hour hire, at about a fifth of what the seat costs. 3 areas stay human, including judgment, relationships and final decisions.

Time to live: 14 days
Coverage: 4.2×
Responsibilities covered: 4
Stays human: 3

Updated 22 July 2026

Filling the gap until you hire — not replacing the person

Open today
The Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) seat is empty
The work is piling up and the role isn't filled yet.
Live in 14d → through ~4 months of hiring
The agent covers the work, 24/7
It keeps the role moving from day one while you recruit.
Your hire starts
The agent hands off and augments
Your new hire inherits a running start and keeps the agent as leverage.

Coverage from day one — so the work doesn't pile up while you hire. At a fraction of the role's cost.

Always-on coverage for a fraction of what an open senior seat costs you — live in 14 days, working 24/7 while you hire.

Runs at roughly a fifth (~20%) of what the role costs you.

Coverage

4.2×

Always-on vs a single 40-hour hire.

Ramp

14 days

Live and working, not months of onboarding.

Consistency

100%

Same rigor on every task, fully auditable.

Human-in-loop

Judgment calls that stay with your team.

What the agent covers

The role's responsibilities, mapped straight from the job description → how the agent does each.

Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) responsibilities and how the Gerento agent covers each
Responsibility in the role	How the agent covers it
Manage the creation and validation of a multi-year innovation strategy and Now, Near, Next pipeline that is rooted in meaningful consumer pain points and white space in the category.	Continuously scans Tastewise's consumer, social, and menu data to surface emerging trends and whitespace in real time — flagging the opportunity the moment it moves, not a quarter later.
Manage agency relationships for packaging design of new products, and lead validation with consumers in partnership with the consumer insights team.	Synthesizes billions of consumer conversations and search signals into decision-ready insight on demand — answering the 'who' and 'why' in seconds instead of waiting weeks on a study.
Own innovation through the stage gate process, providing visibility to senior leaderships on risks & opportunities, and aligning next steps/tradeoffs.	Continuously scans Tastewise's consumer, social, and menu data to surface emerging trends and whitespace in real time — flagging the opportunity the moment it moves, not a quarter later.
Leverage syndicated data sources to understand own and competitor category performance, bringing forth insights and recommendations that drive business impact.	Synthesizes billions of consumer conversations and search signals into decision-ready insight on demand — answering the 'who' and 'why' in seconds instead of waiting weeks on a study.

What the agent can't do — you still need a person for this

We're filling the gap until you hire, not replacing the role. Here's where a human is essential.

Do any bench, formulation, or sensory work — that's hands-on lab science a person performs.
Sign off on food-safety, regulatory, or nutritional compliance.
Own the cross-functional relationships that get a product funded and launched.

We are hiring Brand Managers into multiple Innovation Marketing teams. As a Brand Manager focusing on innovation, your responsibilities will span from consumer insight generation and concept ideation to product development, packaging design, and business case development. You’ll manage cross-functional teams to bring the brand’s innovation plan to life for consumers and drive overall category growth for retailers by focusing on bigger and bolder bets.

What You’ll Do

Manage the creation and validation of a multi-year innovation strategy and Now, Near, Next pipeline that is rooted in meaningful consumer pain points and white space in the category.
Execute the innovation strategy by collaborating with cross-functional team (R&D, consumer insights, quality, operations, sales and finance) to take ideas from concepts to reality by validating or invalidating critical desirability, feasibility & viability assumptions.
Manage agency relationships for packaging design of new products, and lead validation with consumers in partnership with the consumer insights team.
Own innovation through the stage gate process, providing visibility to senior leaderships on risks & opportunities, and aligning next steps/tradeoffs.
Leverage syndicated data sources to understand own and competitor category performance, bringing forth insights and recommendations that drive business impact.
Bring forth a consumer-first mindset to day-to-day decisions, ensuring the integrity of the brand remains protected while balancing financial and operational considerations.
Be a champion of an innovation culture across the Marketing team, bringing the outside in, challenging the status quo and driving continuous improvement in how we innovate.

What We’re Looking For

Experience managing the full lifecycle of CPG product commercialization through the stage gate process, from idea generation to product launch and retail distribution.
Innovative and consumer first mindset – is inherently innovative & collaborative and prioritizes resourcefulness over resources. Has a natural ability to put the consumer first, understand their pain & pleasure points and iterate quickly based on consumer learning
Experience with syndicated sources such as Nielsen or Circana/IRI
Strong project management skills with ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on timelines (experience in cross-functional team management preferred)

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) AI agent — frequently asked questions

Does the Innovation & R&D Agent agent replace hiring a Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions)?: No. It covers the recurring reporting, tracking and coordination of the role so the work does not stop while the seat is open, then works alongside the person you hire. 3 areas stay with your team, including bench formulation and sensory validation and regulatory and food-safety sign-off.
How long until the Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) agent is live?: About 14 days from access to first output. Most of that is connecting the data sources it reads — Tastewise flavor, ingredient & trend intelligence, Global product-launch & claims databases, Menu & foodservice innovation signals — and matching the formats your team already works from.
What can't the Innovation & R&D Agent agent do?: Do any bench, formulation, or sensory work — that's hands-on lab science a person performs. Sign off on food-safety, regulatory, or nutritional compliance. Own the cross-functional relationships that get a product funded and launched. These are the reasons the role still gets filled.
What data does it use?: It reads Tastewise flavor, ingredient & trend intelligence, Global product-launch & claims databases, Menu & foodservice innovation signals, Your portfolio & sales data, Patent / regulatory references. Access is read-only — the agent does not write to source systems or hold approval authority.
What happens when we hire a Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions)?: The agent hands over a running system — live reporting, current trackers and full history — and stays on as leverage for the new hire rather than being switched off.
Which role is this agent based on?: Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) at Kraft Heinz, Chicago, IL — a live posting on the Gerento job board. The agent specification is generated from that job description, so the responsibilities it covers are the ones the role actually lists.

Want Innovation & R&D Agent built for your team?

We'll tailor it to Kraft Heinz's data, brands, and workflows — and show you a working version.

Illustrative concept generated from a public job posting. The agent covers the role's data, research, and reporting work from day one — filling the gap while you hire and then working alongside the person you bring in. It is not a replacement: people keep judgment, relationships, final decisions, and everything in “what it can't do.” Cost comparisons are illustrative estimates.

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Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) AI Agent for Kraft Heinz

Filling the gap until you hire — not replacing the person

Coverage from day one — so the work doesn't pile up while you hire. At a fraction of the role's cost.

What the agent covers

What the agent can't do — you still need a person for this

The role we're covering

What You’ll Do

What We’re Looking For

The agent's workflow

Data & tools it connects

What stays human

Brand Manager - Innovation (Multiple Positions) AI agent — frequently asked questions

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