Innovation Center Manager
Core
Overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and revenue generation of the Innovation Center while fostering a culture of innovation and showcasing product offerings.
Role type
Manager of Innovation Center
Builds
Customer engagement programs, training events, and strategic innovation initiatives
Domain
Packaging solutions and supply chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, revenue management, stakeholder collaboration, budget management, KPI establishment, industry trend analysis
Preferred skills
Consultative selling, customer relationship management, senior-level client interaction
Technologies
MS Office Suite, Google, iOS devices and apps
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the vision, mission, and strategic plan for the Innovation Center; Identify and prioritize key areas for value co-creation aligned with distribution and end-user partners; Establish and maintain a means to capture full revenue realized by the Innovation Center's activities; Partner with UPS to highlight partnership and drive additional revenue; Manage the Innovation Center's budget; Oversee the acquisition and maintenance of tools, technologies, and facilities; Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success; Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership.
Seniority
Manager, strategic execution & operations