Global Commercialization Manager

About the role

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led
, resilient and positive
; we expect pace,
agility
, insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

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Global Godiva Commercialization Manager

In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London, it is a short 5‑minute walk from Gunnersbury Station. Our campus sits on 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.

The Commercialization Manager plays a critical role in leading the end‑to‑end delivery of Godiva’s global innovation across Boutiques, Cafés and other retail‑led channels, ensuring every launch enhances the brand’s premium experience and commercial performance.

This role provides strategic project leadership across complex, multi‑functional work streams, connecting Brand, Retail Operations, Supply, Packaging, Design, Commercial and Regional teams.

A core purpose of the role is to ensure that all innovation is planned, developed and launched with excellence specifically for gifting propositions within the expectations of a global premium retail brand.

Through strong governance, proactive risk management, and deep channel understanding, the Commercialization Manager ensures clarity, alignment and momentum across all stakeholders.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Build structured project frameworks for various channels.
• Drive improved visibility, governance and long‑term pipeline planning.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams and manage the full project lifecycle.
• Partner with Global Marketing and R&D for category strategy execution.
• Coordinate with internal and external sites to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Lead cross‑functional alignment for complex multi‑RTM models including Direct Retail, Travel Retail, Franchise and Distributor‑led channels.
• Adapt project plans and commercialisation paths to reflect channel‑specific constraints.
• Manage risks, issues and change control processes.
• Coordinate relevant business case inputs and monitor KPIs.

• Complex project management experience.
• Experience in premium retail, food service or FMCG.
• Managing complex, cross‑functional launches involving Brand, Supply, Quality and ideally Franchise/Regional teams.
• Ability to navigate conflicting priorities and cultural differences.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously while maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Exceptional organisational, planning and timeline‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Commercial competence.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence, demonstrating high standards of honesty and integrity.
• Confident, effective and challenging communicator, able to demonstrate tenacity and resilience.
• Conflict and issue resolution experience.

• Global project management experience.
• Strong understanding of various retail channels including Cafés and boutiques.
• Managing stakeholders across multiple regions.

• Initial telephone call with Talent Acquisition.
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency‑based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 90 minutes technical interview…