The mission of this role is to drive project management excellence, actively contribute to the development of our product innovation pipeline, and build a holistic brand strategy that aligns with our overarching objectives

Role & Responsibilities:

• Guide the development and execution of the wider Africa product innovation pipeline and collaborate with the business units to move projects from ideation to launch.
• Build consumer-driven innovation pipeline and product propositions with collaboration from key cross-functional teams (insights, analytics, R&D)
• Develop business cases (in collaboration with R&D, operations, sales, finance, supply chain, procurement, etc.) that deliver key performance indicators including developing cost estimates, pricing, and capex.
• Lead project commercialization, taking projects from idea to execution in collaboration with key cross-functional teams (product development, operations, regulatory, legal, finance, sales, etc.) – includes product and packaging development, manufacturing pathways, marketing mix.
• Analyse industry and consumer trends and develop long-term strategies for product categories to maximize consumer appeal.

What can you expect from us?

You will contribute to the success of our fast-growing and sustainable international organization which is committed to investing in Africa; while enjoying a differential employee experience.

What we expect from you?

We expect that you bring aboard your authentic personality and experience in effectively delivering on culinary brand category management.

Requirements:

Knowledge And Experiences

• A bachelor’s degree, in Business, Marketing or related subject matter. Advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in consumer goods in leadership capacity
• Entrepreneurial with the understanding of true ownership of a business or category – ability to think quickly and make pivots based on an evolving story.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative consumer-driven product plans and commercialize with excellence
• Experience in designing and delivering consumer value propositions.
• Passion for the consumer with creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience in the commercialization process involving new product development
• Knowledge of French language is a plus.
• Willing to travel frequently

Skills And Attitudes

Behavioural Competencies

• Team orientated with a successful track record based on executing cross-functional projects
• Ability to think out-of-the box and drive creative solutions.
• Ability to set agenda and chart course forward in a lean team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills while being process orientated
• Adaptation in an evolving environmentStrategic and transformational mindset

Technical Competencies

• Ability to read and analyze consumer research and syndicated data and trends.
• Experience with understanding/interpreting financials.
• Project Management skills