Extended Range Product Manager - Thorntons, 9-12 months FTC
Job Location: Greenford, London
Job Location: Greenford
Greenford, London
Company Description:
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
Join our team as an Extended Range Product Manager and drive the strategy and development of Thorntons’ exclusive product range for Ferrero Partners and D2C.
You’ll drive strategy, innovation, and profitability, supplying Thorntons.com and Ferrero Partner retail stores. Bring bold ideas to life, create standout products, and make a real impact on a beloved brand.
If you thrive on strategy, creativity, and commercial success, this is your chance—apply now!
Main Responsibilities:
You will manage range development, working with central Brand Marketing to create customer-focused product briefs that drive differentiation and premiumisation. You will lead exclusive product development, collaborating with R&D and packaging teams to bring innovative ideas to life while ensuring projects align with brand strategy. Your role includes briefing and approving product artwork, liaising with stakeholders, and presenting key updates to senior leadership.
You will do portfolio management, defining the range strategy and supporting new and existing product development. Using competitor insights and sales data, you will optimise the extended range, balancing creativity with commercial success. You will also oversee product photography, website content, and marketing copy, ensuring all assets align with brand positioning and engage consumers effectively.
You will oversee communication and media, supporting digital and social campaigns by selecting product features and shaping copy. Regular stakeholder meetings will keep projects on track, ensuring alignment with future planning. Additionally, you will help develop website content alongside digital, brand marketing, and creative teams, enhancing the brand’s presence online.
Who we are looking for:
You will bring brand marketing experience, using a strategic mindset and strong commercial acumen to drive product success. Your expertise in project management across the 4 P’s will ensure seamless execution and business growth.
You will demonstrate flexibility, problem-solving, and impactful decision-making, balancing creativity with profitability to navigate challenges effectively.
You will be people-centred, with the ability to unite teams and influence stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills, along with packaging and artwork development experience, will support successful product launches.
Ideally, you will have eCommerce or D2C project management experience, plus a background in food manufacturing marketing, helping you drive commercial success in a competitive market.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.