Commercialisation Lead: Turn Concepts into Market Wins

HR Genie; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking an experienced individual to lead the end-to-end commercialization process for new products. The candidate must have a strong background in innovation and commercialization within the FMCG sector, along with proven capabilities in cross-functional project roles and stakeholder management. This is a crucial role that offers the opportunity to drive significant growth and transformation within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in FMCG/consumer goods, preferably in innovation.
• Proven track record in launching products and managing innovation pipelines.
• Experience with P&L, trade-offs, cost structures, and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercialization process of new products.
• Develop and maintain robust stage-gate processes.
• Orchestrate readiness across functions: Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, etc.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, Engineering or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Data tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel)

Job description

A leading FMCG company is seeking an experienced individual to lead the end-to-end commercialization process for new products. The candidate must have a strong background in innovation and commercialization within the FMCG sector, along with proven capabilities in cross-functional project roles and stakeholder management. This is a crucial role that offers the opportunity to drive significant growth and transformation within the organization.