Product Director

Lime Talent; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading FMCG challenger brand as Product Director, where you will enhance innovation capabilities and drive sales growth across various retail channels. With substantial responsibilities including managing product launches and developing long-term strategies, this role demands a dynamic leader experienced in commercial and supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in innovation, commercial, or supply chain roles in FMCG.
• Proven track record of implementing innovation pipelines.
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Amplify sales by developing the long-term portfolio growth plan.
• Manage and optimize the retail portfolio using consumer insights.
• Lead a talented team of product developers.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

Innovation Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-known challenger brand as Product Director. A destination employer within FMCG, this fast-growing company are looking for a driven candidate who can enhance and deliver their innovation capabilities and identify opportunities to drive sales across retail channels. This role will suit someone from a commercial, innovation or broad supply chain/procurement background with the ability to commercialise NPD.

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Amplifying sales by developing the companies’ long term portfolio growth plan and executing the innovation pipeline across UK and global channels.
• Track product quality, costs, customer feedback, sales, and market trends to swiftly identify opportunities for enhancing existing products and boosting performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to manage product launches and designing packaging to enhance customer engagement and acquisition.
• Manage the prompt and high-quality launch of new products or modifications, ensuring they meet brand standards and cost expectations.
• Take responsibility for category performance by working closely with sales, RGM, and marketing teams to ensure successful product launches, optimal store placement, and effective promotional and trade marketing strategies.
• Lead a talented team of product developers.
• Develop products with a balanced approach, taking into account consumer needs, commercial viability, product safety, and sustainable supply chain complexity.
• Managing and optimising retail portfolio using insights gained through monitoring consumer behaviour, current trends and product performance.
• Ensure successful project delivery by clarifying roles and responsibilities within cross-functional teams, and collaborate closely with other functional directors and project leaders to align on project objectives and outcomes.

To be a successful Product Director you will have:

• Prior experience in an innovation, commercial or supply chain role within FMCG, contributing to the launch and growth of previous companies.
• Proven track record proposing and implementing a long-term innovation pipeline across UK and global markets.
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
• The ability to drive opportunities for growth and engage stakeholders in delivering your vision.
• A self-motivated individual with an eye for detail and strong consumer focus.