Job Description

At National Foods Limited, we are committed to sustainable growth by strengthening our brands, expanding our global footprint, and building financial resilience. Our focus remains on innovation, operational excellence, and delivering value-driven solutions to consumers worldwide.

Job Purpose

The Commercial Innovations Manager will spearhead strategic innovation initiatives to drive long-term business growth. This role is responsible for building a high-impact innovation pipeline, identifying breakthrough product opportunities, and leading cross-functional teams to successfully launch transformative solutions in the market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Innovation Strategy & Pipeline Development

Develop and execute a long-term innovation roadmap aligned with corporate growth targets.
Build and manage a strong pipeline of high-revenue potential product initiatives.
Lead innovation councils to evaluate, prioritize, and fund strategic projects.
Implement structured innovation frameworks for idea generation, feasibility analysis, and commercialization.

2. Market Intelligence & Consumer Insights

Conduct comprehensive market research using advanced analytics to identify emerging consumer needs and industry trends.
Develop foresight-based strategies to anticipate competitive shifts.
Collaborate with research teams to ensure data-backed decision-making using predictive and real-time insights.

3. Product Development & Commercialization

Partner with R&D, Marketing, Transformation, and Supply Chain teams to conceptualize and launch first-to-market products.
Manage the full innovation lifecycle from ideation through commercialization.
Drive sustainable product innovations aligned with regulatory and evolving consumer expectations.

4. Project Leadership & Execution

Lead large-scale cross-functional and multi-geography teams to deliver projects within defined timelines.
Apply agile methodologies and data-driven monitoring tools to ensure strategic alignment.
Establish governance frameworks to track KPIs, mitigate risks, and measure commercial success.

Skills & Competencies

Proven expertise in innovation leadership and new product development.
Strong creative thinking and disruptive problem-solving capabilities.
Deep understanding of consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and digital transformation in product innovation.
Experience managing high-value innovation portfolios and commercialization strategies.
Advanced proficiency in data analytics and AI-driven market intelligence tools.
Excellent executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

National Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, gender, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.