Innovation Commercialisation Manager

Advocate Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in the FMCG sector is seeking an Innovation Commercialisation Manager for Monster Energy. This key role involves driving innovation strategies and supporting New Product Development initiatives across EMEA, ensuring successful market execution and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial experience and analytical capabilities, thriving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in planning, category or account management roles.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Nielsen or equivalent data platforms.
• Track record of managing multiple projects with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to develop sales tools in line with NPD launch timelines.
• Track and report on NPD performance across multiple regions.
• Analyse category and competitor activity to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial experience

Influencing skills

Tools

Nielsen or equivalent data platforms

Job description

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Lead Talent Partner | Consumer Product Recruitment Experts

Advocate Group are proud to be in partnership with Monster Energy – a globally recognised powerhouse in the energy drinks industry – as they continue their mission to disrupt the market and deliver bold innovation across the globe.

With a footprint in over 140 countries, and a culture that’s as energetic as the product itself, Monster Energy is seeking an Innovation Commercialisation Manager – EMEA to join their Strategic Sales Development team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the brand’s product portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most dynamic and fast-paced FMCG companies in the world, and to be directly involved in driving the next generation of product innovation across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania and the South Pacific.

The Role: Innovation Commercialisation Manager – EMEA

As part of the Commercial Strategy department, you will report to the Senior Director of Strategic Innovation and be responsible for turning insight into action across all markets. You'll be driving Monster’s Chapter 4 Strategic Innovation plans, coordinating NPD sales tools, tracking launch performance, and helping to ensure successful market execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional projects to develop best-in-class sales tools in line with NPD launch timelines.
• Track and report on New Product Development (NPD) performance across multiple regions and platforms.
• Collaborate with brand and market teams to support intervention plans where needed.
• Run portfolio optimisation reports and make strategic recommendations.
• Analyse category and competitor activity to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Support wider strategic initiatives within the Commercial Strategy team.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven commercial experience in planning, category, or account management roles.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using Nielsen or equivalent data platforms.
• Understanding of value chains and commercial business cases for NPD.
• Track record of managing multiple projects with a growth mindset and self-starter attitude.
• Ability to influence across functions and levels, with excellent communication skills.
• A team player who embodies Monster’s fast-paced, high-energy culture.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in an environment where bold ideas and high performance are the norm, then we want to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Erin or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Analyst, and Marketing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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