Product Innovation Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful deployment and scaled commercial adoption of packaging innovations
• Champion products internally and externally
• Actively contribute to and lead on the delivery of revenue budgets and targeted sales plans
• Partner with sales and marketing sub-functions to translate customer and retailer pain points into commercial opportunities
• Manage the localisation and refinement of centrally led market-sizing strategies
• Support product portfolio offer through the Annual Business Planning process
• Adopt a proactive approach to insight sharing and an innovative approach to customer engagement
• Lead retail workshops, trade fairs, and high-impact pitches
• Ensure strategic solutions mitigate real-world shopper and consumer challenges

• Degree or equivalent in a related field (Product Management, Business, Marketing, or Sales)
• Relevant experience in a product management, commercial sales, or B2B marketing role, ideally within packaging or manufacturing
• Solid understanding of stage-gate processes, technical packaging limitations, and the ability to build and monitor robust revenue budgets
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of managing sales plans and driving the market adoption of strategic products
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and align with senior leadership
• Confident presenter and natural story-seller who can engage directly with customers and retailers to unlock commercial opportunities
• Agile, solutions-oriented, and comfortable managing change within an evolving, multi-cultural market environment