Product Manager - Grenade (FTC - 12 Months)

Mondelēz International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Product Manager to own the product lifecycle from concept to shelf. This role involves driving innovation, working cross-functionally, and supporting marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an FMCG environment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join the team to contribute to a rapidly growing brand and help shape the future of nutritional products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an FMCG environment.
• Experience in product, marketing or brand management.
• Able to build collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Develop and maintain product pipeline with innovation.
• Support marketing teams on launch and go-to-market plans.

Skills

FMCG experience

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Innovation experience

Consumer insights

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Retailer interaction

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make An Impact?

Grenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG industry.

As a market leader, Grenade sells a range of nutritional products, both B2B and B2C, including its signature protein bars and shakes. Grenade has been included in the Sunday Times Fast Track Top 100 for the past three years running.

We are looking for a Product Manager (FTC -12 Months) passionate about nutrition to work alongside our Product Team that includes Innovation, Regulatory and Project Managers. An exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing product‑led brand with innovation at its core. As Product Manager you will own the delivery of products from idea to shelf and through their lifecycle in an FMCG food environment. Working cross‑functionally, the role turns consumer and market insight into well‑executed products, supporting innovation and renovation to deliver commercial and brand objectives.

Joining Grenade’s high‑performing team, during this period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.

For the protein bar product category

• Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle from concept to launch, renovation and delist
• Develop & maintain the product pipeline, including innovation, renovation & delists
• Build business cases for NPD
• Build robust product concept briefs from consumer, category and customer insights
• Evaluate, validate & optimize concepts
• Execution of products: innovation, renovations, delist decisions, pack changes, recipe changes, productivity
• Work closely with marketing leads during development to ensure correct positioning
• Support marketing leads on launch and go‑to‑market plans
• Support commercial team execution to maximize distribution, shelf space and visibility
• Support customer presentations with clear product stories and commercial rationale
• Identify and implement product/pack optimisation
• As a focal point of product, communication/cross‑functional collaboration across departments is key to role
• Drive product projects you lead, acting as bridge between marketing, commercial, category, supply chain, & finance
• Work closely with Innovation Manager on development and product testing
• Define and drive recipe & packaging improvements where necessary
• Collaborate with brand and creative on packaging and positioning
• Deliver creative & marketing briefs on product concept
• Work closely with marketing and brand leads to refine and align on product messaging and key callouts

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Proven experience within an FMCG environment
• Experience in product, marketing or brand management
• Commercial responsibility and cross functional leadership skills
• Innovation experience
• Consumer insight capability
• Retailer interaction experience
• Strategic thinking & portfolio management
• Ability to build work collaboratively & build strong relationships
• Strong communication skills (both verbally and written)
• Proactively identify opportunities and take initiative on tasks or projects without waiting for direction

Relocation Support Available?

Business Unit Summary: We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Product development Science & Engineering