Group Product Manager - Rio Mare
Senior

Descrizione della Posizione Lavorativa

We are looking for a motivated Group Product Manager for Rio Mare to join the Global Marketing team at Bolton Food. In this role you will lead the definition and execution of bold brand strategies across global markets and drive key product initiatives to accelerate business growth and strengthen category leadership for the Rio Mare brand.

Key responsibilities

• Brand Strategy & Planning: define and develop the Strategic Marketing Plan for the Rio Mare portfolio using global insights to drive growth.
• Annual Marketing Roadmap: develop and lead yearly plans to grow brand equity, market share and sales volume.
• Innovation & Project Lead: coordinate product development from concept to launch, working with R&D, Local Marketing and cross-functional teams to ensure market success.
• Business Analysis: monitor brand performance, market trends and P&L through data analysis (e.g., Nielsen/IRI) to optimize ROI.
• Communication & Media: oversee 360° communication plans (ATL/BTL), managing activities from copy strategy to final production.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: manage relationships with external agencies and internal stakeholders across Sales, Trade and Finance.

Your team

This position reports to the Global Marketing Director – Rio Mare. You will manage 2 direct reports and work daily with internal teams across Marketing, Sales, Trade, R&D and Finance.

Profile & requirements

• Education: degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• Work experience: 6–8 years of progressive experience in Brand or Product Management with a strong FMCG background.
• Technical skills: strategic thinking, project management, excellent analytical skills and experience with market data (Nielsen/IRI); experience managing complex product portfolios in the Italian market within a multinational structure.
• Soft skills: proven experience in managing and developing a marketing team, delivering large-scale product launches, strong interpersonal and influencing skills to work with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Languages: fluent Italian and proficient English.
• Digital literacy: high proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for business modelling and PowerPoint for executive presentations.

What we offer

• Contract: permanent contract with opportunities for career advancement within a multinational, innovative environment.
• Working hours: full-time with remote work options available.
• A dynamic and influential role within a leading food company and a culture focused on learning, development and excellence.

About Bolton

Bolton is an Italian family-owned FMCG company with approximately 10,500 people, 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. For over 75 years the group has managed a portfolio of more than 60 brands, aiming to make everyday life more enjoyable, useful and beautiful.

About Bolton Food

Bolton Food, the food business unit, manages the full food supply chain including a fleet of fishing vessels and initiatives for sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). Production is carried out across 10 specialized plants and the unit includes well-known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca and Isabel.

Benefits

• Permanent contract and career progression opportunities.
• Full-time position with flexible remote work options.
• Professional development within an international FMCG group.

Requisiti

Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related; 6–8 years of progressive Brand/Product Management experience in FMCG; strong strategic, project management and analytical skills (Nielsen/IRI); experience managing complex portfolios in the Italian market within a multinational structure; fluent Italian and proficient English; high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.