Global Product Portfolio Lead

Technical Placements; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top market player in garden care is seeking a Global Product Portfolio Lead. This senior role, based in the United Kingdom, entails owning the global strategy and performance for a multi-million euro portfolio, with full P&L responsibility. The successful candidate will drive innovation, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with market strategies. The position offers hybrid working and involves frequent international travel, along with a competitive salary and benefits including healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Personal Healthcare

Pension

Car Allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Significant global or group-level product, category, or portfolio leadership experience.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and commercial performance.
• Experience managing cross-regional teams and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own global P&L to deliver revenue, margin, and growth.
• Define and execute the global product and portfolio strategy.
• Drive innovation and lifecycle management for product lines.

Skills

Global product leadership

P&L management

Strategic capability

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Global Product Portfolio Lead opportunity

Garden Care products. A newly created global role for an experienced, commercially minded Portfolio Lead to manage an € Multi Million category across the US, UK, Europe and RoW. This role spans both B2B and B2C markets and involves regular US and international travel.

Our client is a world‑leading manufacturer of garden care and pest control products with 650+ employees across 16 sites. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature.

The Role

You will own the global strategy, performance and development of the garden care product portfolio, including full P&L responsibility. As part of the Group Product & Portfolio Leadership Team, you will set direction for the category, drive innovation, and align commercial, technical and operational teams behind a unified global approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Own global P&L; deliver revenue, margin and growth.
• Define and execute global product and portfolio strategy.
• Lead global product management processes and standards.
• Identify M&A and investment opportunities.
• Drive innovation and lifecycle management.
• Ensure alignment with brand, sustainability and customer strategies.

Your Experience

• Significant global / group‑level product, category or portfolio leadership.
• Proven P&L ownership and commercial delivery.
• Strong commercial, financial and strategic capability.
• Demonstrated experience in investment and capital allocation decision‑making.
• Experience leading cross‑functional, cross‑regional teams.
• Skilled in influencing, decision‑making and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle and market‑led innovation.

Desirable

• Experience in pest control, FMCG, garden care or related technical sectors.
• Familiarity with product development processes.
• Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain or product development functions.
• Knowledge of sustainability and product stewardship principles.
• Additional European or US market experience or languages.

Whats on Offer

• Senior role with high impact and autonomy.
• Global remit and cross‑market exposure.
• Involvement in new product innovation.
• Hybrid working with frequent global travel.

Strong career development opportunities.

Great salary, bonus, and additional benefits to include Personal Healthcare, Pension, Car Allowance.

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role.