Product Development Manager

essity; Tarragona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity in Iberia is seeking a Product Development Manager to drive private label tissue product development across Spain and Portugal. You will work with commercial, manufacturing, R&D, and customer teams to identify opportunities and deliver innovative product solutions that meet customer needs and business goals.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, monitor market trends, and coordinate successful product launches across Iberia, with a focus on growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Product Development, or related field.
• Experience in product management, category management, marketing, or related commercial environment.
• Strong analytical skills with market analysis, portfolio management, and cross-functional project coordination.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration and leadership across functions.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Develop and implement product strategies aligned with market opportunities and customer needs across Iberia.
• Portfolio Management: Monitor performance, identify improvements, and optimize assortment, profitability and growth.
• Customer Collaboration: Partner with key customers and commercial teams to understand requirements and develop value-adding solutions.
• Product Development: Define specifications and coordinate development of new products, formats, packaging and designs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, logistics, and sales to ensure successful launches.
• Market Analysis: Analyze consumer trends and competitors to identify opportunities for innovation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Product Development Manager

Help shape the future of Retail brand tissue products across Iberia. Join us and make a meaningful impact by applying today.

About the Role

As a Product Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving the development and success of private label tissue products across the Iberian market. Working closely with commercial, manufacturing, R&D, and customer teams, you will identify market opportunities, develop innovative product solutions, and support successful product launches that meet customer expectations and business objectives.

What You Will Do

• Product Strategy: Support the development and execution of product strategies aligned with market opportunities and customer needs across Iberia.
• Portfolio Management: Monitor product performance, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend actions to optimize assortment, profitability, and growth.
• Customer Collaboration : Partner with key customers and commercial teams to understand requirements and develop solutions that create value.
• Product Development: Define product specifications and coordinate the development of new products, formats, packaging, and designs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, logistics, and sales teams to ensure successful product implementation and launches.
• Market Analysis: Analyze consumer trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Product Development, or a related field.
• Experience in product management, category management, marketing, product development, or a related commercial environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in market analysis, portfolio management, and cross-functional project coordination.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and influence diverse teams.
• Fluent in English.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Application End Date: 18 oct 2026