Innovation Manager - Consumer Business at KPMG

Ref #: SRMN/001
Industry / Sector: FMCG

Overview

• The role will be involved in developing and delivering new product plans; from ideation to commercialization, consistent with the mid-long term business plans from a clear understanding of target consumers tastes, habits, trends and evolution.

Detailed Job Description

• Undertake analysis of the consumer market space to assess feasibility of proposed growth options – entry into new product segments, brand and product extensions, etc.
• Develop action plans for implementation of agreed product innovation initiatives and report regularly on progress against the action plans.
• Coordinate research and development efforts to formulate cost effective products in line with agreed business objectives.
• Oversee User Acceptance Testing and Technical Trials for new products.
• Develop and manage the budget for product innovation to ensure that business objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate plans to launch and commercialise new products in line with agreed timelines and budget.
• Provide assistance to the Sales Team to monitor and evaluate consumer satisfaction with new products.
• Strong product innovation background, with proven record of developing and launching products to market based on insights into consumer tastes and preferences.
• Understanding of the macroeconomic and industry trends and their influence on consumer preferences.
• Ability to address and analyse problems and to develop strategic responses.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify and convert opportunities. 
• Excellent communication, business presentations, persuasion, and analytical skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Maintains integrity and professional ethics.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Marketing, Business Administration or other related Social Sciences
• MBA is an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience with at least 5 years spent in a marketing/ brand management role
• Proven experience in developing and commercialising new products in the FMCG sector