Junior Product Development Manager

BIC; Clichy; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading consumer goods company in Clichy is seeking a Global Innovation & Portfolio Associate Manager to lead global portfolio management and execute brand growth strategies. The role involves managing innovation processes and overseeing day-to-day operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and a minimum of 2-4 years in marketing. Strong project management and analytical skills are required. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of marketing experience in CPG innovation.
• Demonstrated product or brand management experience.
• Strong understanding of qualitative/quantitative consumer research.

Responsabilités

• Support development of strategic business plans to meet brand targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams for disruptive innovation.
• Manage agency deliverables and content creation.

Connaissances

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Fluent English

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing

Outils

MS Office

Balsamiq

Visio

Trello

Description du poste

For over 75 years BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team you\'ll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new sustainable and responsible ways.

Our roll up your sleeves and get the job done approach to work creates an environment where self‑starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It\'s a colorful world – make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

As Global Innovation & Portfolio Associate Manager you will support the Senior Global Brand Manager in the delivery of Global multi‑year growth strategies for the Stationery portfolio. This role is responsible for leading Global innovation portfolio management, executing brand growth strategies and managing the day‑to‑day operations of the business including innovation gate process, brand content delivery, business analysis, budgeting and key brand initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Supports the development of successful strategic business plans to deliver against annual brand targets.
• Global Innovation Leader: leading cross‑functional teams to deliver multi‑year disruptive innovation including identifying consumer insights, coordinating and analysing market trends and research, partnering with R&D to identify and develop partnerships and technologies, developing packaging and commercial launch materials.
• Global Portfolio Management: support the execution of the global portfolio strategy based on consumers\' needs and occasions in alignment with the Brands Equity strategy. Define priority need spaces and growth opportunities. Contribute to portfolio simplification efforts and support the regional teams in aligning their portfolio to the global strategy.
• Partners with the Global Brand Development team in the development and global roll‑out of creative communication and partnership campaigns.
• Manages agency deliverables including content creation, internal approval routing and global roll‑out.
• Supports the Regional Commercial teams go‑to‑market strategy and execution of aligned innovation launches on the core business and new items.
• Champions the day‑to‑day operational functions of the global brand including innovation gate process management, budget management and invoicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 2-4 years of marketing experience in CPG innovation a plus.
• Solid MS Office skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Demonstrated product or brand management experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Strong understanding and experience of both qualitative/quantitative consumer research with proven analytical skills and ability to interpret data, translate consumer insights and learnings, market trends into actionable recommendations for new innovation initiatives to feed brand growth.
• Highly motivated, dedicated self‑starter with ability to work independently
• Flexibility and resilience in a fast‑moving environment
• Fluent English

What would be a plus for us

• Efficient and effective with time management and demonstrate leadership qualities
• Experience in innovation funnel and/or global launches
• Experience managing brand budgets or have financial acumen
• Experience working with panel data and consumer data/insights tools

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or similar characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.

Key Skills

Balsamiq, Business Analysis, Visio, Trello, Product Demos, Application Development, Meeting Facilitation, Scalability, User Acceptance Testing, Wireframing, Product Management, Mobile Applications

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Required Experience : Manager