Global Product Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Marketing Innovation Lead to spearhead new product development across various categories. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create product concepts that resonate with consumer needs and market trends. You will manage budgets, oversee project P&L, and utilize consumer insights to shape strategic recommendations. If you are passionate about beauty technology and possess strong leadership and analytical skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Marketing innovation/NPD, ideally in beauty or fashion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects, crafting concepts that meet consumer needs.
• Analyze consumer data to drive strategic business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Consumer Insight Analysis

Education

6+ years in Marketing Innovation/NPD

Experience in FMCG or Tech

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Social Media Applications

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• Lead development of NPD projects across different product categories, throughout the whole innovation process.
• Craft new product concepts addressing real consumer needs, market opportunities and industry trends.
• Work with R&D, Project Management, Design, Finance, Legal and other cross functional teams across different elements of the product proposition: including claims, packaging, copy, financials.
• Work within the gate process to ensure deliverables are provided on time to ensure the smooth running of the projects, in line with deadlines.
• Create and deliver key presentations to the management team and markets, to channel inputs and decisions from stakeholders.

Consumer Insights:

• Work in partnership with the Marketing Insight Team to understand consumer needs and identify market opportunities.
• Turn consumer data into actionable insight to shape strategic recommendations and drive business decisions.
• With Marketing Insight, organize consumer testing to answer consumer questions, and support claims development.
• Oversee strategic plan for different product categories, executing wider innovation roadmap.
• Understand, map, and analyse competitor portfolio and launches.
• Monitor and understand the different markets, technologies, and beauty-tech trends.

Budgeting & Financials:

• Own the marketing budget for NPD projects under your remit.
• Own key project inputs:Calculate size of prizeBuild volume assumptions and inputs.Together with finance business partners, own project P&LBuild suggested pricing and rationale.
• Analyse product category financials and P&L.

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Passionate about the ghd brand, with genuine interest in hair styling and technology.
• Strategic thinker.
• Passion for the consumer.
• Leadership – with ability to drive decisions and manage cross functional teams.
• Strong organisational skills, to manage priorities and numerous projects at once.
• High level of rigor and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Resourceful, creative, and flexible.
• Proactive with a positive attitude and flexible approach to working.
• Strong communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive mindset and a can-do attitude.
• Great team worker.
• Appetite for ghd values and women empowerment dimension.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 6 years’ experience in a Marketing innovation/NPD role, including in an FMCG or tech company, ideally in beauty or fashion.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web based/ social media applications.