Extended Range Product Manager - Thorntons, 9-12 months FTC

Ferrero International S.A.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Extended Range Product Manager to drive strategy and development for Thorntons’ exclusive product range. The role involves managing product innovation, collaborating with teams, and ensuring alignment with brand strategy to enhance commercial success.

Qualifications

• Experience in brand marketing and project management across the 4 P’s.
• Strong commercial acumen and flexibility in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage range development and create customer-focused product briefs.
• Lead exclusive product development and collaborate with R&D teams.
• Utilize competitor insights to optimize the extended range.

Skills

Brand Marketing

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Presentation

Job description

Extended Range Product Manager - Thorntons, 9-12 months FTC

Job Location: Greenford

Greenford, London

Company Description:

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno, and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers, and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Join our team as an Extended Range Product Manager and drive the strategy and development of Thorntons’ exclusive product range for Ferrero Partners and D2C.

You’ll drive strategy, innovation, and profitability, supplying Thorntons.com and Ferrero Partner retail stores. Bring bold ideas to life, create standout products, and make a real impact on a beloved brand.
If you thrive on strategy, creativity, and commercial success, this is your chance—apply now!

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage range development, working with central Brand Marketing to create customer-focused product briefs that drive differentiation and premiumisation.
• Lead exclusive product development, collaborating with R&D and packaging teams to bring innovative ideas to life while ensuring projects align with brand strategy.
• Brief and approve product artwork, liaise with stakeholders, and present key updates to senior leadership.
• Define the range strategy and support new and existing product development through portfolio management.
• Utilize competitor insights and sales data to optimize the extended range, balancing creativity with commercial success.
• Oversee product photography, website content, and marketing copy, ensuring all assets align with brand positioning and engage consumers effectively.
• Support digital and social campaigns by selecting product features and shaping copy.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to ensure projects stay on track and align with future planning.
• Collaborate with digital, brand marketing, and creative teams to develop website content, enhancing the brand’s online presence.

Who we are looking for:

You will bring brand marketing experience, employing a strategic mindset and strong commercial acumen to drive product success. Experience in project management across the 4 P’s will ensure seamless execution and business growth.

You should demonstrate flexibility, problem-solving skills, and impactful decision-making, balancing creativity with profitability to navigate challenges effectively.

Being people-centred, with the ability to unite teams and influence stakeholders, along with excellent communication and presentation skills, is essential. Packaging and artwork development experience will support successful product launches.

Ideally, you will have eCommerce or D2C project management experience, plus a background in food manufacturing marketing, to help drive commercial success in a competitive market.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality, and care are at the heart of everything we do. To succeed at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product-centric as we are — dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.