Global Innovation & Portfolio Manager
On site
Clichy, France
Full Time
17-03-2025
Job Specifications
For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.
As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.
Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.
It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.
Job Description
As Global Innovation & Portfolio Manager, you support the Senior Global Brand Manager in the delivery of Global multi-year growth strategies for the Stationery portfolio. This role is responsible for leading Global innovation, portfolio management, executing brand growth strategies, and managing the day-to-day operations of the business including innovation gate process, business analysis, budgeting, and key brand initiatives.
Main Responsibilities:
Supports the development of successful strategic business plans to deliver against annual brand targets.
Global Innovation Leader: leading cross-functional teams to deliver multi-year innovation, including identifying consumer insights, coordinating and analyzing market trends and research, partnering with R&D to identify and develop partnerships and technologies, developing packaging and Commercial launch materials.
Global Portfolio Management: support the execution of the global portfolio strategy based on consumers’ needs and occasions in alignment with the Brand’s Equity strategy. Define priority Need Spaces and Growth opportunities. Contribute to portfolio simplification efforts and support the regional teams in aligning their portfolio to the global strategy.
Partners with the Global Brand Development team in the development and global roll out of creative communication and partnership campaigns.
Supports the Regional Commercial teams go-to-market strategy and execution of aligned innovation launches on the core business and new items.
Champions the day-to-day operational functions of the global brand, including innovation gate process management, budget management, invoicing.
Monitor the global marketplace for new product innovations, competitive intelligence and key trends (consumer, lifestyle, social, societal insights, macro market trend, emerging technologies…) to identify and develop white space and business opportunities.
Partner with Market and Consumer Insight team to run consumer and user test to ensure strong innovation proposition.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of Marketing experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience in CPG Innovation. An experience in global launches is a plus
Proven new product launches track record - driving an innovation process from Ideation, conceptualization through to product proof-of-concepts and consumer validation
Solid understanding and experience of both Qualitative / Quantitative consumer research with proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate consumer insights and learnings, market trends into actionable recommendations for new innovation initiatives to feed brand growth
Strong consumer-focused orientation and problem-solving skills. Ability to think and sell conceptually
Ability to flex between strategic, analytical, and creative thinking, with an open and entrepreneurial mindset
Highly motivated, dedicated, self-starter with ability to work independently
Good understanding of the different technical disciplines involved in innovation (R&D, Manufacturing, Legal/Regulatory/IP, Design, Insights…) which requires good connecting skills
Solid organizational and project management skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and cross-cultural environment, manage and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines and priorities
Strong financial acumen
Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment
Fluent English
BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means
About the Company
A global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday life. For 80 years, BIC’s commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable, and trusted products has established BIC as a symbol of reliability and innovation. With a presence in over 160 countries, and over 14,000 team members worldwide, BIC’s portfolio includes iconic brands and products such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, Cello®, Cristal®, Inkbox®, BIC Kids®, Lucky™, Rocketbook®, Tattly®, Tipp-Ex®, Wite-Out®, Djeep®, EZ Load™, E... Know more
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