The Innovation to Market (ITM) team consults with Culinary and Brand Marketing to develop new product concepts and then is soley responsible for operational testing products for viability in our system. The Intern will assist the Operations ITM team in managing projects across the Savory, Beverage, Bakery & Donuts categories.RESPONSIBILITIES
Working on ITM (Innovation to Market) process for Savory, Beverages, Bakery & Donuts categories throughout Alpha, Beta and Market test phases
Participate in cross-functional ITM meetings, bench sample reviews and product handoffs from culinary team to understand products
Assist to build supporting materials (readiness kit/job aid information) for test products
Assist with communication to test restaurants via email, conference call (zoom) and readiness kit mailings
Assist in the validation stage of the ITM process for new products
Assist in follow-up operation reviews to help determine the success of testing in restaurants and work with project lead to communicate recaps/results to cross-functional team
Responsibility for weekly Espresso Quality checks in Canton office
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred: Currently working on obtaining their undergraduate degree
Preferred: Experience working in a restaurant or retail environment
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
Needs to have a vehicle and valid driver’s license to be able to drive to test restaurants
Travel will account for 30% of work week
Able to use Microsoft word, excel and power point; zoom
Able to lift up to 25 – 50 lbs. (product)
From chefs who create exciting new flavors to crew members who know exactly how you want your drink – we strive to keep our guests at their best here at Dunkin’. That’s what American runs on. Come run with us!Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.