Product Manager - F&B

Antal International Network; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing multi-division business group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the management and growth of its F&B brands/products in the UAE market. The successful candidate will own the entire product lifecycle from development to commercialization, aligning product strategies with brand objectives, and fostering collaboration with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams. This role requires strong market analysis skills and an ability to respond to consumer trends effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong background in F&B sector in UAE.
• Experience in managing product portfolios.
• Ability to lead NPD projects from concept to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage product strategies aligned with brand objectives.
• Lead end-to-end NPD projects.
• Measure success using KPIs like LTV and NPS.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Market analysis

Collaboration with sales and marketing

P&L management

Consumer trends analysis

Stakeholder alignment

Job description

A fast-growing, multi-division business group based in Dubai is seeking an experiencedProduct manager,with a strong background in sellingF&B Segment in UAE.

Product Manager must follow the direction of his / her immediate Supervisor and operate in accordance with the Company Policy.

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of F&B brands/products in the UAE market. The role will focus on product lifecycle management, market positioning, pricing, launches, and close collaboration with sales, marketing, supply chain, and principals.

Key Responsibilities

• You are like the CEO for the entire product range.
• You own end to end full ownership of the product from A- Z
• You hold full responsibility for end-to-end P&L ownership.
• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with brand, category, and business objectives
• Manage product portfolios across flavors, formats, pack sizes, and price points
• Identify gaps and opportunities based on consumer trends, seasonality, and competitive analysis
• Responsible for placement of product arrangement in retail, HORECA and aggregate channels.
• Defines product strategy aligned with company objectives (revenue, growth, retention).
• Translates market and customer needs into clear product requirements.
• Owns the product roadmap—prioritization is their single biggest lever.
• Aligns stakeholders across engineering, design, marketing, sales, and leadership.
• Measures success using KPIs (usage, conversion, churn, LTV, NPS).

New Product Development (NPD)

• Lead end-to-end NPD projects from concept to commercialization
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations on formulations, packaging, and shelf life
• Prepare business cases including costings, pricing, margins, and volume projections
• Conduct product trials, sensory testing, and consumer research
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from onboarding, launch, growth, and optimization.
• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with our Group’s brand-building and distribution objectives.
• Manage product assortments, SKUs, pricing architecture, and margin optimization.
• Act as the key liaison between international principals/brands and internal teams.