Product Manager - Grenade (FTC - 12 Months)

Mondelez International; Lifford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the UK is seeking a Product Manager for a fixed-term contract to drive product development from concept to launch. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, develop business cases, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize product offerings. Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in FMCG environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships effectively. This is a dynamic role in a market-leading company committed to innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG environment.
• Proven skills in product, marketing or brand management.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Develop and maintain the product pipeline.
• Build robust product concept briefs from insights.

Skills

Proven experience within an FMCG environment

Product, marketing or brand management

Commercial responsibility

Cross functional leadership

Consumer insight capability

Retailer interaction experience

Strategic thinking

Ability to build strong relationships

Strong communication skills

Proactive initiative

Job description

• 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

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
• 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.