Product Manager - Marketing Manager - FMCG Non Food

The client is looking for a Product Manager - Marketing Manager - FMCG Non Food to join his team.

Client Details

Our partner based in the south of Brussels is currently looking for a Product Manager - Marketing Manager Belgium.

This FMCG player enjoys a family size company but still has an international exposure.

Because emotion is life, our client decided to dedicate himself the last 4 decades to provide happiness to people. With such a DNA, you can only expect passionate employees that are very enthusiastic and close to their business.

They are today a key player in their market and they are keen to keep investing in their creativity center.
With their own line of production, they master the process from A to Z which make them extremely autonomous.

Today, in order to maintain their grow, they are looking for a Product Manager - Marketing Manager Belgium.
As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the general management of a product category including product definition, product life cycle management, pricing, positioning, and distribution.

Description

Your main tasks will include:

Manage the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities:

• Identify, specify and prioritize features and capabilities of the product through direct input from the Management, the Sales force and the Customers
• Perform analysis of all competitive products available in the market
• Organize the launch, maintenance and discontinuation of standard products

Define and specify marketing requirements for current and future products

• Conduct market research

Develop and implement a company wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments :

• Work with Communication and Sales to define the go-to-market strategy, briefing them about the product positioning, key benefits, and target customers.
• Train and support the sales teams on products and go-to-market strategy.

Responsible for market sizing and product profitability:

• Create a pricing model and positioning for the product
• Analyze continuously the profitability of the product line (analyze margin by product, country, customer, on a monthly basis and propose corrective actions accordingly)
• Provision of annual forecasts
• Perform monthly sales analysis to support timely forecast reviews

MAIN INTERFACES:

• Sales
  
• Planning
  
• Sourcing / Quality
  
• Product Development
  
• Communication

Profile

The ideal candidate would match those criteria:

• Min. 5-10 years relevant experience in Product Management
  
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
  
• A real eye for fashion design and creativity
  
• Strong analytical skills, logical & rational mindset; can "read" and interpret figures/Excel tables
• Marketing-minded: ability to translate ideas into market actions
  
• Autonomous, proactive, dynamic
  
• Motivated, inspired and efficient
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Flexible
  
• Fluency in French and/or Dutch

Job Offer

• A family size company with international exposure
• Strong responsibilities
• Good and challenging work environment