Junior Product Manager (New Product Development)

About us

Geekhunter is hiring on behalf of our client, a trusted consumer goods company with a strong presence in the local market.

About the role

Manage assigned product portfolios and support the development of long-term portfolio strategies across brands and categories. Lead and coordinate end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) and product renovation projects, including recipe improvement, packaging innovation, product extensions, and limited-edition launches. Work closely with R&D throughout the Stage-Gate process, from developing product briefs and concepts to product trials and commercialization.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned product portfolios and support the development of long-term portfolio strategies across brands and categories

• Identify portfolio gaps, market opportunities, and potential areas for SKU expansion, rationalization, premiumization, and cost optimization

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) and product renovation projects, including recipe improvement, packaging innovation, product extensions, and limited-edition launches

• Work closely with R&D throughout the Stage-Gate process, from developing product briefs and concepts to product trials and commercialization

• Translate consumer insights and market trends into relevant product concepts and specifications

• Conduct market and consumer research covering consumer behavior, usage occasions, category trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities

• Coordinate and participate in sensory evaluations, taste tests, competitive benchmarking, concept testing, and other product validation activities

• Collaborate with Packaging Development, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to develop effective, functional, and cost-efficient packaging solutions

• Monitor post-launch product performance, including sales, profitability, distribution, consumer feedback, product quality, and competitive activity

• Ensure product development and launch projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and business objectives

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Food Technology, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

• 4–6 years of experience in Product Management, Brand Management, Product Development, Innovation, or Category Management within the FMCG industry

• Experience in food, beverage, condiment, seasoning, or consumer goods industries is highly preferred

• Proven experience managing New Product Development (NPD), product renovation, and commercialization projects

• Good understanding of product development, consumer insights, market research, and portfolio management

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to translate market and consumer insights into business opportunities

• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively