Portfolio & Innovation Manager - Zesty Paws in London

A bit about H&H Group

Health & Happiness (H&H) Group is a publicly traded company, with established market positions in more than 14 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with over 3,000 team members working across the globe. Our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness. We have 3 business segments - Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care - supporting whole-family health and happiness across 7 international brands.

On our journey to making a positive difference across the world, you will work with passionate people in an innovative and collaborative organization as we inspire wellness through purpose led careers. We are passionate about our customers and community and are looking for similar-minded talent to join us. As an equal opportunity employer, we care deeply about creating an inclusive workplace where our team members feel valued, respected, and empowered.

About the Role:

We are looking for a commercially driven Portfolio & Innovation Manager to lead the performance, optimisation and development of the Zesty Paws product range across Europe. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, brand and commercial execution. You will own the portfolio end-to-end, ensuring it is focused, competitive and future-fit, while driving a strong, commercially relevant innovation pipeline. You will work cross-functionally with Brand, Sales, Planning, Regulatory and R&D, acting as the central point of coordination for both portfolio performance and innovation delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Portfolio Ownership & Performance
  • Own the performance of the product portfolio across key channels, monitoring sales, profitability and availability.
  • Analyse product performance and identify opportunities to grow, optimise or rationalise the range.
  • Define and drive clear portfolio priorities and SKU focus to maximise performance and business impact.
• Innovation & Pipeline Leadership
  • Lead the development and shaping of the innovation pipeline in close collaboration with R&D and Brand teams.
  • Translate consumer, market and category insights into actionable innovation opportunities (formats, claims, pricing, positioning).
  • Ensure all new developments are commercially relevant, differentiated and aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Partner with Regulatory and Quality to ensure feasibility and compliance from concept to launch.
  • Support successful launches with clear portfolio integration and prioritisation.
• Artwork & Packaging Management
  • Own end-to-end coordination of artwork and packaging updates across the portfolio.
  • Work closely with Brand, Regulatory, Quality and external partners to ensure accuracy, compliance and on-time delivery.
  • Establish and manage clear processes, timelines and approvals.
  • Ensure consistency with brand guidelines while meeting all regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure efficient and timely implementation of packaging changes with minimal business disruption.
• Commercial Alignment & Planning
  • Partner with Sales and Ecommerce teams to ensure strong alignment between portfolio priorities and commercial plans.
  • Input into demand planning through innovation assumptions and portfolio strategy.
  • Ensure focus on priority SKUs to maximise availability and business impact.

Experience & Skills:

• Strong innovation and portfolio management background, ideally in FMCG, supplements or a regulated category.
• Commercial and analytical mindset with ability to turn data into clear actions.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end.
• High attention to detail, especially on packaging, claims and compliance.
• Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence across functions.
• Proactive, structured and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like

• A focused, high-performing portfolio with clear priorities and strong availability.
• A relevant, impactful innovation pipeline driving growth.
• Seamless execution of artwork and packaging changes.
• Strong cross-functional alignment with clear ownership and decision-making.
• Innovation launches that meet real consumer needs and deliver business impact.

Benefits:

• Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week in our beautiful office in Hammersmith (Tues-Thurs) and 2 days from home (Monday, Friday), plus flexible core hours.
• Class Pass Gym Membership (28 credits per month).
• 30 Annual Leave days per year.
• Subsidised coffee shop within the building.
• 40% discount for UK Brands.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Complimentary office drinks on Thursday evenings.
• Dog-friendly office.

H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, religions, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and cultures, and our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, and the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable.

If you have what it takes, please apply via the online portal and we will be in touch soon. We move quickly and may fill the role prior to the application close date, so we suggest you get in touch today!

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. All personal data collected is for recruitment purposes only.