Innovation & Product development Specialist

ppLocation: Assago, IT, F /p pCompany: Burger King Restaurants Italy /p h3About the company /h3 h3bJoin QSRP: where the good growth happens /b /h3 pBurger Kingis part of QSRP ( Quick Service Restaurant Platform ), a company dedicated to delivering mouthwatering food experiences to our 100 million customers annually through our 1,200+ restaurants and 7,000 employees throughout 9 key countries. Our product offering proudly represents a culturally diverse selection of Burgers through our US-style Burger King and Belgian-rooted Quick restaurants, French style O'Tacos, Vibrant burger brand G La Dalle, Dunkin: the world leader in coffee and donuts, Chopstix: one of the most recognized Asian QSR brands in the UK,. /p h3About the position /h3 pThe person will be responsible for developing the Food Beverage innovation pipeline, from concept generation to market launch, contributing to brand growth through new products, improvement of the existing offer, and development of new consumption occasions. /p bMain responsibilities: /b ul liBuild and monitor the innovation pipeline in line with business objectives. /li liDevelop new Food Beverage products: manage innovation projects end to end, including ideation, development, testing, and launch. /li liIdentify market trends, analyze consumer behaviors and needs, understand changes in consumption occasions, and monitor competitor activities. /li liManage relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders. /li liCollaborate with Brand Standards and Legal to ensure that production procedures comply with company and safety standards. Understand and guide Food Safety, HACCP, and food regulation processes, including labeling, nutritional and health claims, and European food regulations. /li liCollaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance to ensure project feasibility. /li liCoordinate product testing, including concept tests, product tests, consumer research, tastings, and operational validations. /li liSupport the definition of costs, pricing, PL business cases, and economic assessments. /li liCollaborate with international teams to adapt global innovations to the Italian market. /li liAnalyze sales KPIs following the launch of a new product. /li liSupport Brand Management in the ideation and evaluation of optimal advertising plans for the launch communication of a new product or development project. /li /ul h3What do you bring /h3 ul liDegree in Business, Marketing, Food Science and Technology, or related fields. /li li3–5 years of experience in Product Development, Innovation, Brand Marketing, or similar roles in Food Beverage, FMCG, or QSR. /li liStrong passion for the food sector and sensitivity to consumer trends. /li liExcellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills. /li liCollaborative mindset and ability to manage different stakeholders. /li liGood command of English. /li liExperience in the QSR or Food Service sector (nice to have) /li liKnowledge of food cost principles and product development processes (nice to have) /li liExperience in supplier management and innovation processes (nice to have) /li /ul h3As an individual you are /h3 ul liCurious and consumer-minded, with a genuine passion for food, trends and innovation. /li liHands-on and pragmatic, able to turn ideas into structured actions and workable solutions. /li liCollaborative and comfortable working across different functions, cultures and levels of seniority. /li liWell organised, reliable and attentive to detail, while keeping sight of the wider business objective. /li liAnalytical and commercially aware, with the confidence to challenge constructively using facts and evidence. /li liAdaptable and resilient in a fast-moving environment where priorities may evolve. /li liProactive in asking questions, sharing ideas and taking ownership of your deliverables. /li liA clear communicator who builds trust and keeps stakeholders aligned. /li /ul h3Why join us on your journey? /h3 ul liContribute to our mission of becoming the market leader in QSR sector /li liPlenty of career growth opportunities across all our international head quarters /li liBecome part of a company where learning and development is in the heart of the culture /li liLoads of fun initiatives with your colleagues, many of them focused on giving back to the community /li liWe believe in a flexible and hybrid work model, but we also offer a modern and cool office environment for you to thrive in /li liWe care about diversity, equity and inclusion and make everyone feel equally welcomed /li /ul bYou also get these benefits: /b ul liGross Annual Salary Range From 40.000 € until 44.000€ /li liYearly Bonus Based on Company Performance and Personal Objectives /li liDiscounts for company restaurants /li /ul pAll applicants will receive consideration for the job with no regards to race, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy included) and sexual identity and orientation, age, nationality, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military status, family or marital status, medical condition, or any other basis protected by national or local laws and regulations. /p h3Intrigued, but want to read more about us first? /h3 pSure! 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