Remote FMCG Product Leader: Launch & Grow

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development and launch of innovative FMCG products in a fully remote role. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to market, guided by market research and consumer insights, driving go-to-market strategies and profitability.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and operations in a distributed team, mentor junior staff, and influence senior leadership with data-driven performance updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 6 years of product management experience in FMCG.
• Proven track record launching consumer products from concept to market.
• Strong understanding of product development, market research, and consumer insights.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with P&L management and financial forecasting for products.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with remote stakeholders.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and product management tools.
• Ability to lead in a distributed team and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-launch analysis.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to identify opportunities.
• Define product strategy, roadmaps, and detailed requirements based on opportunities and objectives.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and operations for development and commercialization.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, including pricing, positioning and promotions.
• Manage product P&Ls and KPIs, making data-driven decisions to improve performance.
• Stay informed on industry trends and consumer behavior to maintain competitive edge.
• Present strategies and performance updates to senior leadership.
• Foster cross-functional relationships and drive collaboration in a virtual team.
• Mentor junior team members and promote innovation and learning.

Skills

Market research

Strategic planning

P&L management

Financial forecasting

Agile methodologies

Data-driven decisions

Product lifecycle management

Communication & presentations

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Product management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development and launch of innovative FMCG products in a fully remote role. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to market, guided by market research and consumer insights, driving go-to-market strategies and profitability.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and operations in a distributed team, mentor junior staff, and influence senior leadership with data-driven performance updates.