Senior Global Product Manager - St Tropez (12 Month FTC)

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Job title:  Senior Global Product Manager - St Tropez

As a Senior Product Manager, you will lead the NPD calendar, delivering cross-functionally to land our innovation, monitor and refresh our product portfolio and be our internal ambassador for product insight. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, R&D, sales, and external partners, to drive product vision, create compelling product offerings. Your expertise will be critical in identifying market trends, understanding customer needs, and delivering innovative solutions. Due to the dynamic nature of self-tanners we need someone who can think on their feet, is a critical problem solver and can calmly navigate the unpredictability that can be a part of product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy Development: Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with overall brand goals. Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitive landscape, and emerging trends.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery of products that meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with R&D, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product development and market introduction. Foster strong relationships with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Multi-Market Management: As the global brand face for product you face into the multiple market teams to secure buy-in and engagement through the development journey.
• Stage & Gate: to ensure our innovation delivers against business goals, you will own the gate process for innovation sign off connecting with markets on key commercials and leading senior stakeholder sign off.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior product managers and cross-functional team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Budget Management: Manage product budgets and resources effectively, ensuring alignment with financial goals and maximizing return on investment.

Qualifications:

• Experience in product management, within the beauty industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing beauty products.
• Multi-market experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Passion for the beauty industry and a keen understanding of consumer trends and preferences.

PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!