I'm currently partnering with an established vertically integrated protein manufacturer supplying major retailers and foodservice customers to appoint a newly created Commercial Innovation & Growth Manager.
The Opportunity
This newly created role will be responsible for identifying and unlocking new commercial revenue streams by expanding the business beyond traditional commodity products into higher-value, scalable opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and develop new commercial growth opportunities through market mapping, competitor analysis and category evaluation across domestic and export markets.
* Build a pipeline of opportunities across value-added food products.
* Drive the shift from commodity products to higher margins.
* Lead strategic B2B engagement to secure customers and long-term partnerships.
What We're Looking For
* Strong FMCG background, ideally within food manufacturing environments or food service.
* Proven experience in product development, innovation and bringing new offerings to market
* Commercially astute with strong capability across pricing, costing and margin evaluation
* Ability to assess operational feasibility and work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams
* Confident engaging with senior decision-makers and building strategic B2B partnerships
* Experience identifying and scaling value-added opportunities beyond commodity products
* Exposure to foodservice, private label or service manufacturing models highly regarded
Why This Role?
* Ability to build the pipeline, innovation process and growth roadmap
* Opportunity to work across product, pricing, channel and operations
* Being part of a vertically integrated business, working across:
o Supply chain economics
o Manufacturing realities
o Product development
o Channel strategy
o Export market dynamics
* Identify product opportunities
* Engage directly with major foodservice and retail buyers
If you're a commercially minded FMCG professional who enjoys identifying growth opportunities and building scalable value-added products, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.
Click on the link to apply now or reach out to Kaylene Clifford at kaylenc@sde.com.au for further questions.
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