Magic Spoon

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Magic Spoon reimagines your childhood breakfasts favorites with more protein, less sugar, and more fun. Since launching in 2019, we've brought our unbelievably tasty cereal to over one million customers online and over 20,000 stores nationwide. With our recently launched Protein Treats and Protein Granola we're continuing to find new ways to make mornings magical - all made possible by our incredible team. We’re looking for a sharp, creative, and analytically minded Brand Analyst to join our Innovation team. In this role, you will help bring new product ideas to life—from concept to shelf—across the breakfast category. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape innovation strategy, uncover consumer and category insights, and support the development of breakthrough products that redefine the future of breakfast. This is a full time, in-person/hybrid role (Tues, Weds, Thursday in office) based in Tribeca, NYC. Responsibilities: Lead the innovation process for close in innovation, such as flavor extensions and new pack sizes Assist in the development and execution of new category and sub-line launches from white space exploration Partner with sales on customer-specific projects, helping open and vet new opportunities Support consumer research workstreams, partnering with DTC and Product teams to develop insights to inform innovation projects and marketing generally Lead category and brand data insights from consumption and panel data (e.g. IRI, Nielsen, SPINS) to inform innovation pipeline and marketing generally Own post-launch tracking of new innovations by monitoring key performance indicators (velocity, distribution, repeat rate, etc.) using syndicated data and internal sales reporting tools; identify early wins, diagnose underperformance, and summarize findings to inform future innovation strategy. Support the development of internal business case and commercialization plans for innovations Work with key cross functional partners, such as finance on product P&Ls and operations on manufacturing plan, supply chain on forecasting Develop and present project materials in stage gate meetings to align Leadership Team on project kick offs and status updates Partner with Product team on briefing and development of innovation Partner with Sales team on assortment, merchandising, pricing, and shelving details, as well as forecasting and post-launch tracking of innovation Partner with Creative team on innovation packaging Maintain a pulse on competitor activity, new product launches, and macro category trends; lead informative and actionable share outs on performance In addition, support ad hoc on the following general marketing: Partner with Growth & Creative teams on DTC product needs, launch timing and general marketing support planning and execution Support the sales team through the development of data-backed selling slides to secure and increase distribution Provide data and competitor analysis to support marketing insights and planning Bachelor’s degree (business, marketing, economics, or related field) 1-3 years of related professional experience in brand management, innovation, and/or related marketing role, preferably in the CPG industry Experience working with syndicated consumption data systems (e.g IRI, Nielsen, SPINS) and analysis of panel data, or other datasets and excel work; can draw insights from complex data sets and distill them into actionable recommendations. Ideally, experience with cross-functional projects, including managing timelines, budgets and stakeholder management Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills to work with people in diverse functional areas Detail-oriented and organized, with an ability to balance multiple projects and prioritize accordingly in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present internally Ability to take initiative, apply an appropriate sense of urgency Can easily flex between highly quantitative conversations focused on CPG marketing metrics and seamlessly switch to qualitative conversations on innovation ideas or consumer insights Knowledge of the retail landscape, CPG selling process and experience working with sales teams is ideal A love for food, wellness, and consumer innovation—especially in the breakfast space! Competitive salary & equity Bonus eligibility 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance 401(k) Generous parental leave Flexible vacation Catered lunch in office Dog friendly office Unlimited cereal ✨🥣 What we value: Hold on to the Dream 💫 Adult life shouldn’t be boring, prioritize your work/life balance, we can build a world-class company and have fun doing it Don’t miss the bowl for the loops 🙌 We’re all working towards the same big goals, prioritize collaboration over ego, politics, or possessiveness Be a Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios 🌈 Bring your whole, unique self to work, celebrate and care for everyone Pour your own milk…and don’t be afraid to spill a little 🥛 We trust you, use your best judgment to make decisions. Mistakes are inevitable, let’s learn from them! No Added Sugar 🥄 We skip the sugarcoating - truth fuels growth, feedback builds muscles, and honest conversation is part of a balanced breakfast. Magic Spoon is committed to building a company that not only represents, but includes, individuals across different backgrounds and perspectives. Everyone deserves an equal seat at the breakfast table. Magic Spoon intends to offer competitive base pay within the stated range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. To further compensate and recognize our employees for their work, our total compensation package includes equity and a robust benefits package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $70,000 – $85,000.