Job Description

At National Foods Limited, we are committed to building strong brands, expanding our global footprint, and driving sustainable growth. Our focus on innovation and excellence continues to position us as a leading name in the food industry.

Position Overview

The Commercial Innovations Manager will lead high-impact innovation initiatives, develop breakthrough product strategies, and drive market-disruptive solutions to support long-term business growth. This role is responsible for building and managing a world-class innovation pipeline, leveraging advanced market intelligence, and collaborating with global cross-functional teams to commercialize transformative portfolio solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Innovation Strategy & Pipeline Development

Develop and execute a long-term innovation roadmap aligned with corporate growth objectives.
Build and manage a strong pipeline of high-revenue product opportunities.
Lead cross-functional innovation councils to evaluate, prioritize, and fund strategic initiatives.
Implement structured innovation frameworks to streamline ideation, feasibility, and commercialization processes.

2. Market Intelligence & Consumer Insights

Conduct in-depth market analysis using advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to identify emerging trends and consumer needs.
Develop forward-looking strategies to anticipate and capitalize on market shifts.
Collaborate with research teams to ensure data-backed decision-making through predictive analytics and real-time insights.

3. Product Development & Commercialization

Partner with R&D, Marketing, Transformation, and Supply Chain teams to design disruptive, first-to-market products.
Oversee the full innovation lifecycle—from concept development to large-scale commercialization.
Drive sustainable innovation initiatives aligned with regulatory and consumer expectations.

4. Project Leadership & Governance

Lead cross-functional and multi-regional teams to deliver projects within defined timelines.
Monitor risks, track performance metrics, and ensure strategic alignment using agile methodologies.
Establish governance frameworks to measure KPIs and commercial success.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership in innovation management and new product development.
Creative thinking with the ability to drive disruptive solutions.
Expertise in consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and digital transformation.
Proven experience in innovation portfolio management and commercialization strategy.
Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in innovation and AI-driven market tools.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree (Graduate)
Experience: 8–10 years in innovation management, brand management, product development, commercial strategy, or related fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, color, origin, disability, race, religion, gender, marital status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.