Commercialisation Manager

Join to apply for the Commercialisation Manager role at BevCo Drive the successful transformation of product concepts into commercial reality. Lead the end‑to‑end commercialisation process to ensure new products, innovations, or portfolio changes are market‑ready, deliver financial targets, and are operationally viable. Translate strategic objectives into executable activation plans that meet business, supply chain, and consumer needs. Innovation Pipeline & Portfolio Strategy Lead the evaluation of ideas in the innovation pipeline through desirability (consumer & brand fit), feasibility (operational capability), and viability (commercial returns). Determine trade‑offs early and guide prioritisation based on strategic alignment, resource constraints, and expected impact. Ensure innovation sufficiency versus growth and track pipeline versus targets objectives. Commercialisation Planning & Governance Develop and maintain robust stage‑gate processes and governance forums to monitor progress, review risks, approve key decisions, and align cross‑functional stakeholders. Create detailed commercialisation roadmaps, defining key milestones, dependencies, and decision points. Champion best practices (waterfall, agile, lean methods) to accelerate speed to market reliably. Cross‑Functional Execution Leadership Orchestrate readiness across functions: Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Trade. Identify and resolve blockers proactively, managing trade‑offs, capacity constraints, and interdependencies. Oversee launch readiness activities: pilot/plant trials, sample approvals, packaging & artwork, regulatory compliance. Coordinate with Sales and Trade for customer sell‑in and channel execution. Commercial Performance & Optimisation Partner with Finance and Brand Revenue to build and validate business cases (volume, cost, margin, ROI). Post‑launch, monitor actual versus target performance (volume, revenue, margin, share), conduct learnings reviews, and drive course corrections. Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, simplify complexity, and enhance product profitability and market longevity. Capability Building & Continuous Improvement Define capability gaps in various business units and partner with regional teams to build innovation and commercial skills (digital tools, agile processes, data analytics). Embed process improvements to boost speed, reduce waste, and create a repeatable, scalable commercialisation model. Qualifications And Experience Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, Engineering, or equivalent). 8+ years of relevant experience in FMCG/consumer goods, preferably in innovation, commercialisation, or cross‑functional project roles. Deep commercial acumen: experience with P&L, trade‑offs, cost structures, and business cases. Proven track record in launching products and managing innovation pipelines. Experience in cross‑functional stakeholder management across Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, and Finance. Proficiency in project/programme management and strong analytical skills. Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and data tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel) preferred. Behavioural Competencies Strategic and Commercial Thinking – Understands broader business context and aligns initiatives with strategic and financial objectives; anticipates market trends and balances innovation with performance. Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Builds strong partnerships across departments to ensure alignment and delivery of launch objectives, fostering teamwork and accountability. Execution and Results Orientation – Delivers projects on time and within scope, maintaining momentum through disciplined planning and follow‑through. Decision Making and Judgement – Makes timely, well‑informed decisions based on sound analysis, weighing trade‑offs effectively under pressure. Communication and Influence – Communicates clearly at all levels, translating complex information into actionable messages and building alignment. Adaptability and Agility – Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments, adjusting plans as needed and championing continuous improvement. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BevCo by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr