Description:
The Advocate Group are supporting a leading global FMCG organisation who are looking for an Innovation Project Manager to join their Commercial Marketing function.
The Role:
- Lead and coordinate innovation projects, including NPD, packaging changes, and limited-time offers (LTOs) for the UK & Ireland.
- Act as the main contact for market innovations, collaborating with departments like procurement, marketing, and commercial.
- Oversee project management from concept approval to market launch, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
- Collaborate with global brand teams to ensure innovation aligns with brand values and strategies.
- Develop and execute successful omni-channel launch plans, supporting commercial teams to engage key customers.
- Drive sustainable innovation, working cross-functionally to align projects with sustainability goals.
- Analyse post-launch performance to drive continuous success.
About You:
- Experience in FMCG, ideally within the drinks sector.
- Proven experience managing innovation from concept to launch, with strong project management skills.
- Excellent understanding of the UK On/Off trade landscape and successful activation of innovations.
- Skilled in data analysis, strategic thinking, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative, adaptable approach to new challenges.