Birmingham, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Product Manager - Grenade (FTC - 12 Months)

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make An Impact?

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.

How you will contribute

For the protein bar product category

Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch, renovation and delistDevelop & maintain the product pipeline, including innovation, renovation & delistsBuild business cases for NPDBuild robust product concept briefs from consumer, category and customer insightsEvaluate, validate & optimize conceptsExecution of products: innovation, renovations, delist decisions, pack changes, recipe changes, productivityWork closely with marketing leads during development to ensure correct positioningSupport marketing leads on launch and go-to-market plansSupport commercial team execution to maximize distribution, shelf space and visibilitySupport customer presentations with clear product stories and commercial rationaleIdentify and implement product/pack optimisationAs a focal point of product, communication/cross-functional collaboration across departments is key to roleDrive product projects you lead, acting as bridge between marketing, commercial, category, supply chain, & financeWork closely with Innovation Manager on development and product testingDefine and drive recipe & packaging improvements where necessaryCollaborate with brand and creative on packaging and positioning  Deliver creative & marketing briefs on product conceptWork closely with marketing and brand leads to refine and align on product messaging and key callouts 

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Proven experience within an FMCG environmentExperience in product, marketing or brand managementCommercial responsibility and cross functional leadership skillsInnovation experienceConsumer insight capabilityRetailer interaction experienceStrategic thinking & portfolio managementAbility to build work collaboratively & build strong relationshipsStrong communication skills (both verbally and written)Proactively identify opportunities and take initiative on tasks or projects without waiting for direction

Relocation Support Available?

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!Our people make all the difference in our succes

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Product development

Science & Engineering
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