Global Brand Manager Innovation

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project

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LOCATION AND START DATE

Permanent contract to be filled as soon as possible

Location: Suresnes (92) – Bel Group headquarters

MAIN DUTIES

Within the GoGo squeeZ Global Innovation Team, you'll help define and execute strategic innovations to grow the brand's footprint, volume, and impact. You will report directly to the Senior Innovation Group Manager. As the voice of consumers, you will lead innovation and renovation projects from ideation to launch in close partnership with country teams, R&D, and our production sites.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

Market dynamics

• Track , consumer, category, and retailer trends to identify key business opportunities within the better-for-you snacks

Analyze consumer needs, build analysis of NPDs and competitive environment in keys markets

Analyze panels and gather insights to better understand the market dynamics and to fuel the innovation pipeline

Portfolio & innovation strategy

• • Contribute to the innovation strategy, addressing top business opportunities and challenges

• In a "Glocal" context, support the local markets in executing the innovation strategy fostering synergies and ensuring business relevance, CSR performance and P&L management

• Support the Activity Management activities to ensure best in class project execution

• Innovation & Renovation Project Management

• Lead key innovation and renovation projects coordinating cross-functional teams and activities including R&D, Supply Chain, Operations. Partner closely with key markets to ensure best-in-class execution and time-to-market

• Lead the development of key packaging projects (Design, CSR..) from brand architecture conformity to graphic design process execution, working closely with the internal teams: Equity, Regulatory, Supply and external partners: research, design agencies

This position is based in Suresnes, to the west of Paris, with access via tram T2 (Suresnes Longchamp stop) and several bus lines.

YOUR ASSETS: Could this be you?

You are a graduate of a business or marketing school (Master's degree) and have between 3 and 6 years of experience in marketing and brand management of consumer goods.You have several years of experience managing innovation projects.

You are fluent in both English and French.

Skills:

Drive and accelerate transformation, dare to innovate, collaborate unconditionally, and demonstrate agility and resilience

Strong data analysis skills, especially regarding consumers, retailers, categories, and P&L management

Excellent project management skills for leading innovation pipelines: agile methods, managing complexity, accelerating launches

Ability to identify and highlight product value drivers to create positive innovation or renovation (nutrition, sourcing, packaging, resources, etc.)

OUR ADVANTAGES

• Fixed salary over 13 months
• Performance bonus
• Profit-sharing/Employee savings plan (PEE)
• Company restaurant
• Compensatory leave (RTT)
• Health and life insurance
• Access to the many benefits of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE)
• Remote working policy

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