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About the Role
As a Brand Innovation Manager, you will support the development and execution of global innovation and growth initiatives across Yankee Candle, WoodWick, and Chesapeake Bay Candle. You will shape and deliver the new product development roadmap with a primary focus on Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Working independently within a global team, you will collaborate across regions and functions to bring global strategies, innovation, and marketing plans to life, while also refining brand positioning and adapting global plans to local market needs. We provide regular feedback and access to online training courses for your development.
Responsibilities
- Assess current plans, identify gaps, and define new product priorities with a primary focus on Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Contribute to short- and long-term brand plans, using consumer needs, market trends, and business performance to guide priorities.
- Help regional and country teams consistently apply global positioning, identity, and product architecture, allowing for relevant local differences.
- Own selected stages of the global innovation process and work with markets to develop products that support growth.
- Coordinate the timely creation of core packaging, communication, and launch materials for online and traditional sales channels.
- Partner with consumer insights specialists to define research needs and translate findings into strong product and brand propositions.
- Maintain open, practical communication with regional and country colleagues to ensure plans are understood, adapted appropriately, and delivered effectively.
- Use sales, shipment, and market data to identify opportunities that strengthen market share, gross margin, and brand profitability.
- Work with supply chain and procurement teams to develop products that meet consumer expectations and financial goals.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in brand management, brand development, or product innovation within consumer goods or consumer durables across international markets.
- Solid experience with new product development or innovation initiatives from consumer insight through to market launch.
- Ability to use consumer research, sales, point-of-sale, shipment, market, and competitor data to make informed commercial decisions.
- Strong financial acumen, including the ability to build and evaluate the financial case for individual innovation initiatives.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple cross-functional projects, priorities, and deadlines.
- Ability to move comfortably between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
- Clear and collaborative communication style, with the confidence to protect brand positioning and consistency while considering relevant local-market insights.
- Ability to work at pace, prioritize effectively, and turn complex information into practical actions.
Location
- London (Hammersmith)
Work Type
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Education Level
- University degree or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
- Bravo – our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
- Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
- Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
- Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
- Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
- Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
- Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
About the Company
- Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. Iconic brands include Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle.
- Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership