Portfolio Development Lead

ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB

The Portfolio Development Lead is responsible for driving the strategic development and optimization of Coca-Cola Hellenic's product portfolio in Egypt. This role supports the commercial team in achieving volume, financial targets, market share, and shopper metrics through innovative portfolio strategies. This role involves close collaboration with various teams to address consumer needs across different channels and ensure the effective execution of portfolio initiatives.

ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities:

• Portfolio Strategy Development: Lead the creation and execution of portfolio strategies in alignment with business goals, ensuring the brand’s portfolio meets local consumer and market needs.
• Category Roadmap Management: Develop and maintain category roadmaps to ensure the portfolio is aligned with market trends, consumer behavior, and business objectives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Insights, and Supply Chain teams to drive portfolio initiatives and maximize market impact.
• Market and Performance Analysis: Regularly analyze portfolio performance, identifying growth opportunities and recommending adjustments to maximize volume, financial, and market share objectives.
• Innovation and Product Development: Lead the development of new products and innovations within the portfolio, including business case development, ideation, and launch planning.
• Operational Planning: Develop and execute operational plans for portfolio activities, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery across all functions.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Work with internal and external stakeholders, including Coca-Cola partners, to align brand priorities, objectives, and execution plans for the portfolio.
• Consumer and Shopper Insights: Assess consumer behavior, shopping missions, and consumption occasions to inform portfolio decisions and ensure relevance in the market.
• Commercialization Support: Lead and support the commercialization process, aligning different workstreams and task forces to ensure effective implementation of portfolio strategies.
• Category and Brand Innovation: Drive new category and brand innovations, collaborating with the commercialization team to bring innovative concepts to the market.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to develop and execute long-term portfolio strategies that align with both business and market objectives.
• Analytical Expertise: Proficient in data analysis, market research, and performance tracking to derive actionable insights for portfolio optimization.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams, including Sales, Marketing, Insights, and Supply Chain.
• Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee the execution of portfolio activities and ensure timely delivery of initiatives.
• Innovative Mindset: Passion for developing and introducing new products and innovations that meet consumer needs and drive category growth.
• Consumer & Market Insight: Deep understanding of consumer behavior, shopping habits, and local market dynamics to inform portfolio decisions and maximize relevance.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions to drive portfolio performance and meet business targets.
• Negotiation & Influence: Strong negotiation and influencing skills to work effectively with stakeholders and ensure alignment on portfolio strategies and goals.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrated focus on achieving measurable business outcomes, including market share growth, financial targets, and brand objectives.

ARE THESE YOUR SECERET INGRIDENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in portfolio management, brand management, or category development, preferably within the FMCG or beverage industry.
• Proven track record in portfolio strategy development and execution, with a focus on driving business growth and innovation.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and leading initiatives that require alignment between Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other departments.
• Experience in analyzing market trends and consumer insights to inform strategic decision-making and optimize product offerings.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

• You will have a buddy who will introduce you to the business, your daily routines during your onboarding period.
• International career opportunities: As a large and expanding company, we offer unique opportunities for role changes and enriching experiences and capabilities, including cross-functional transitions and international assignments.
• 4 unique core values: Customer first, We over I, Make it simple and Deliver sustainably form the foundation of a robust culture that enables continuous and sustainable growth.
• Competitive remuneration and social package

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM

We are Coca-Cola Hellenic, a growth-focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact.

We bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of our markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth.

We nurture our talents. We give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds, and education. We are willing to take a risk on the people we believe in, even if they do not have the perfect experience. We have faith in what every person can be.

And although we have so much to be proud of, we always stay humble. We believe the real magic happens – for us and for you – when we OPEN UP."

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.