Brand Innovation Manager - Limited Time Offerings

Our food / beverage client is seeking a Brand Innovation Manager - Limited Time Offerings (LTO)! This role is hybrid, 4 days onsite in Rosemead, 1 day (Thursday) WFH. This role is full-time.WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Lead end-to-end limited time offerings (LTO) ideation and development, generating 80 to 100 new menu concepts per cycle and guiding the top ideas through financial viability reviews, test phases, and full-scale launches at 2,000+ locations- Stay ahead of emerging food trends, cultural moments, and guest behaviors to identify LTO concepts with real buzz potential- Develop and maintain a strategic LTO pipeline that keeps the brand culturally relevant, builds guest anticipation, and delivers on business goals- Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to validate concepts and ensure operational readiness at scale- Translate trend research and consumer insights into compelling product briefs, concept proposals, and launch narratives- Identify and evaluate partnerships with brands, chefs, culinary influencers, and cultural tastemakers that can elevate LTO visibility and impact- Work alongside the digital and social team to provide strategic context for LTO storytelling; surface potential influencer collaboration opportunities where relevant- Ensure each LTO launch is executed with strong organizational readiness, partnering with Operations and Learning & Development on rollout strategy- Bring genuine curiosity and passion for food to every stage of the process, you will be actively tasting, evaluating, and providing opinions on new concepts throughout developmentWHAT YOU'LL NEED: - Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field required; MBA preferred- 5+ years of marketing experience in a nationally branded retail or hospitality environment, with a preference for QSR or food service- Demonstrated experience leading the ideation process, not just contributing to it, including taking concepts from initial brief through launch- Proven ability to work at scale; demonstrated comfort with the complexity that comes with enterprise-level rollouts- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to drive alignment across a variety of teams- Sharp trend-spotting instincts with the ability to connect cultural moments to menu opportunities in a way that feels authentic to the client's brand- Data-driven approach to prioritization, with the ability to use consumer research and financial analytics to make the case for a concept- Strong project management skills and ability to manage a high volume of concepts simultaneously- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite- Experience with or exposure to influencer or brand partnership strategy is a plus- A genuine passion for foodIf you think you're a good fit for this role, send us your portfolio / resume! In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Email Your Resume In Word Tolweiss@creativecircle.comLooking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply.Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : LW2-1987275 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.Lyla Weiss - Recruitment StrategistFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 05/18/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. 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