Vice President, Innovation (Chicago Innovation Center)

Vice President, Innovation (Chicago Innovation Center)

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Mattson : Innovation for the Food & Beverage Industry provided pay range

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Base pay range

$160,000.00 / yr - $210,000.00 / yr

About Us

Mattson is one of the country's most successful food and beverage innovation firms. For nearly 50 years, we partner with CPG, foodservice, and ingredient clients—from startups to global icons—to create breakthrough business opportunities. We start with strategy and creativity—helping clients determine where to play and, more importantly, how to win. Then we stay with them all the way through execution : translating strategy into concepts, formulating early prototypes, scaling up and commercializing, testing with consumers, and creating and positioning brands for success. Our mission : to invent the future of food, one product at a time.

We're a 65+ person, employee‑owned company operating at a fast pace and united by a shared passion for food and beverage. A career at Mattson immerses you in food—because for us, food isn’t just our business; it’s our life.

About The Position

This is, first and foremost, a business and relationship development role. As a key member of Mattson’s Relationship Leader team, you will identify and cultivate new client relationships, write proposals, and lead the engagements you bring in—supported by cross‑functional experts in strategy, creative, product development, commercialization, and insights. You will thrive in Mattson’s collaborative, high‑touch environment—working alongside passionate, hands‑on colleagues who care deeply about client success.

As the senior Mattson leader in our Chicago Innovation Center, you will play a hands‑on role in shaping the office’s growth. This includes managing a small team, mentoring staff, and fostering collaboration with our California headquarters. You will continue to build Mattson’s presence in the greater Chicagoland food and beverage community—fostering relationships in the region’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep, established relationships in the food & beverage industry—especially with decision‑makers who could engage Mattson
• Proven track record of success in product innovation and commercialization
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive results
• Comfort and confidence selling Mattson's full range of services one‑on‑one
• Strong client management and project leadership skills
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI‑driven innovation tools and willingness to embrace new approaches to innovation

Skills and Experience We’re Seeking

Requirements

About You

Benefits

Joining Mattson means joining a company built on passion, creativity, and shared ownership. You will collaborate with world‑class food innovators, impact leading brands, and help shape the next era of food and beverage innovation.

Come work with us at our Chicago Innovation Center in West Town, one of the city’s most dynamic and food‑forward neighborhoods. Join us and see why we’re the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Annual salary range is $160,000 - $210,000 per year.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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