Global Brand Innovation Manager (d/f/m) – Consumer Tissue / Breakthrough Technologies

Global Brand Innovation Manager (d/f/m) – Consumer Tissue / Breakthrough Technologies

Essity is a leading global hygiene and healthcare company. We are committed to improving the quality of life through high-quality hygiene and healthcare solutions. We sell our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global market leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo and Zewa.

About the Role

For our Global Marketing & Innovation unit we are looking for a Global Brand Innovation Manager in in the area Consumer Tissue Bathroom Tissue. This position is based in Munich (preferred), Mannheim or Vienna.

What you will do

The position focuses on disruptive innovations to transform BRT/CT industry

Drive breakthrough innovation end-to-end: Identify and translate deep consumer and customer insights into disruptive category opportunities, leading highly profitable innovation projects across the full funnel—from idea generation and concept development to validation, commercialization, and initial market launch

Shape vision and energize markets behind breakthrough innovations: Champion a breakthrough innovation mindset globally by influencing stakeholders, inspiring regional teams, and embedding best practices, tools, and capabilities to unlock bold, consumer-centric growth opportunities

Lead cross-functional development of breakthrough innovation: Inspire and orchestrate multifunctional teams (R&D, marketing, design, supply chain, external partners) to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions, ensuring speed, quality, and alignment with strategic priorities

Who you are

5+ years of brand or product management experience across different geographies in global FMCG environment

Strong Marketing mix skills (incl. leading and successfully launched innovation or communication projects)  

Proven ability to motivate and influence cross-functional teams and various stakeholders combined with entrepreneurial mindset

Exceptional project leadership, communication and collaboration skills   

Comprehensive understanding of business operations and P&L management

Fluent in English (German, Spanish or French is a plus)

What we can offer you

The benefits listed refer to the primary location. If you want to start at another location, these may vary. This also applies to a non-tariff position. 

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation according to the Bavarian paper tariff, yearly special payment, holiday allowance and bonus, pension schemes, anniversary bonus, childcare allowance, Corporate Benefits & other employee benefits

Work-Life-Balance

Hybrid working model, flexible working hours, 38h week, 30 days of vacation, lifetime working time account

Learning & Development

Structured onboarding, training opportunities such as digital learning platform, coaching & mentoring as possible part of individual development plan, participation in professional conferences and fairs

Health & Well-being

Discounted fitness membership, Lease-a-bike, health and well-being month, mindfulness courses, "PME Familienservice", employee surveys

Team & Collaboration

People culture, communities & networks, co-working spaces, leadership guidelines, canteen

Mobility

Public transport allowance, bicycle parking, free car parking, e-charging stations

This is Us

At Essity our Beliefs & Behaviours (Care, Collaboration, Courage and Commitment) is the foundation for our inclusive culture and as such something we are living on an everyday basis. With a purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being diversity, equity & inclusion is established in our core.

We are committed against discrimination on the basis of color, ethnicity, migration history, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, caregiving responsibilities, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and other. We explicitly welcome applications from people who are structurally, institutionally, intersectionally discriminated.

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Job Requisition ID: Essity263046