Our purpose is to positively impact peoples lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
Position Summary: The Global Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Senior Recipe Specialist, APAC to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Ninja Test Kitchen shapes the product roadmap, development and story creation.
The Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative, and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects. Team members are expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends, and to foster a curiosity for product development. The Global Recipe Strategy team oversees the vision for recipe strategy and development for in box and out of box content - including recipe books, brand partnerships, and shoots to name a few.
This is a full-time position is based in our Needham, MA headquarters with an expectation of up to 30% travel around the APAC region as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work with APAC Marketing leads in Japan, Taiwan and India to develop a network of chefs and recipe developers focused on the Ninja Recipe Strategy for their regions Define recipe strategy that highlights key selling features, product benefits and delight consumers post-purchaseOwn outreach, relationship and provide project guidelines for chefs and recipe developersUpdate and maintain recipe development and collateral calendar for assigned APAC marketsAlign with APAC marketing leads on approval of recipe development budgetsReview and provide feedback on recipes from external developers - ensuring they are properly written and reflect accurate product functionality and usage. Own markups in creative system and manage recipe hand off process with CreativeReview recipe insights and feedback from internal and external consumer testing, turning the insights into action. Work with chefs and recipe developers to modify recipes as neededReview recipes/recipe strategy for external events and activations, including TV, media events in the marketsAssists, attends and presents at internal and external events, as neededMonitors and research industry trends on an ongoing basis and brings new ideas to the teamAttributes and Skills: 3+ years of related culinary/marketing/management experience or a related fieldFamiliarity/experience with cuisines and culinary trends of APAC regionsDegree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology; Bachelors Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experienceA mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skillsStrong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environmentGood balance of strong strategic, critical thinking skills and being detail-orientedA desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment. The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forwardProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointResourceful, well-organized, highly dependable, efficient, and detail-orientedAbility to be a team player as well as work independentlyComfort with international hours - role will be joining calls with teams in other parts of the world that may fall early in the day or eveningRecipe strategy and food writing experienceWillingness to travel up to 30%Desired but not required: Bilingual (Japanese, Chinese, or Hindi)At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSETLead us to be "RARELY SATISFIED" Make things better each day; "PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION"Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that "DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE"Deliver something great; "WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT"Be clear and honest, "COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT" Explore SharkNinja: InstagramLinkedIn SharkNinjas Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at ******
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