Director of Innovation

Job description

Req ID: 7010 Department: Marketing: Status: Reg F-T Exempt, Exempt: Location: Napa, California (US-CA): Workplace Location: On-Site: Role Purpose: The Director of Innovation is the enterprise leader for innovation across the Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits portfolio. This role owns the end-to-end innovation strategy, governance, and execution—from opportunity identification and consumer insight through new product development, commercialization, and transition to business ownership. The Director serves as a strategic connector across brand marketing, sales, finance, supply chain, and executive leadership, ensuring innovation initiatives are aligned with company objectives, portfolio strategy, and operational feasibility. The role is accountable for building and managing the strategic NPD roadmap, monitoring competitive and category dynamics, and translating insights into scalable growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Innovation Strategy & Portfolio Development - Translate enterprise goals and strategic priorities into a clear, actionable New Product Development (NPD) roadmap. - Identify portfolio, category, and capability gaps; develop strategic recommendations spanning innov...