Global Group Product Manager Rio Mare

We are looking for a bright Group Product Manager Rio Mare to join our Global Marketing team at Bolton Food.

How you make the difference

As Group Product Manager for Rio Mare, you will own the development and execution of bold brand strategies across global markets, spearheading key product initiatives and driving accelerated business growth. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping category leadership, ensuring clear and winning vision for our flagship food brand Rio Mare.

How your agenda looks like:

• Brand Strategy & Planning: Define and develop the Strategic Marketing Plan for the Rio Mare portfolio, using global insights to drive growth.
• Annual Marketing Roadmap: Develop and lead annual plans to increase brand equity, market share, and sales volume.
• Innovation & Project Lead: Coordinate product development from concept to launch, working with R&D, Local Marketing, and cross functional teams to ensure market success.
• Business Analysis: Monitor brand performance, market trends, and P&L through data analysis (Nielsen/IRI) to optimize ROI.
• Communication & Media: Oversee 360° communication plans (ATL/BTL), managing the process from copy strategy to final production.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead relationships with external agencies and internal stakeholders across Sales, Trade, and Finance.

Your team:

This position reports directly to the Global Marketing Director Rio Mare. You will manage a team of 2 direct reports and collaborate daily with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Trade, R&D, and Finance.

What makes you a great fit:

• Education: Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Work Experience: 6-8 years of progressive experience in Brand or Product Management, with a significant track record in the FMCG sector
• Technical Skills: Strong strategic thinking and project management skills; excellent analytical capabilities and experience with market data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI); solid expertise in managing complex product portfolios within the Italian market while navigating a multinational corporate structure
• Soft Skills: Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a marketing team, with a history of delivering successful large-scale product launches; Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and build collaborative partnerships across the organization;
• Languages: fluent in Italian and proficient in English
• Digital Literacy: High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for business modeling and PowerPoint for executive presentations

What’s in for you:

• Work location: Milan, Italy
• Contract type: Permanent contract with opportunities for career advancement in a multinational and innovative environment
• Working Hours: Full-Time with remote work options available
• A dynamic and influential role within a leading company in the food sector
• A culture focused on learning, development, and excellence

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About Bolton

Bolton is an Italian family-owned fast-moving consumer goods company with 10.500 people located across 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories, and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 quality brands,  Bolton has been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.

About Bolton Food

Bolton Food, business unit of Bolton, oversee the entire food supply chain, including managing a fleet of fishing vessels and promoting sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). The production is conducted through a network of 10 specialized plants globally. We offer a range of well-known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca, and Isabel, providing innovative and carefully-prepared food products enjoyed by millions of families worldwide.

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