Global Commercialization Manager

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive because we expect pace and agility, insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

The Commercialization Manager plays a critical role in leading the end‐to‐end delivery of Godiva’s global innovation across Boutiques, Cafés and other retail-led channels, ensuring every launch enhances the brand’s premium experience and commercial performance.

This role provides strategic project leadership across complex, multi‐functional workstreams, connecting Brand, Retail Operations, Supply, Packaging, Design, Commercial and Regional teams.

A core purpose of the role is to ensure that all innovation is planned, developed and launched with excellence specifically with gifting propositions within the expectations of a global premium retail brand.

Through strong governance, proactive risk management, and deep channel understanding, the Commercialization Manager ensures clarity, alignment and momentum across all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Build structured project frameworks for various channels.
• Drive improved visibility, governance and long‐term pipeline planning.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and manage full project lifecycle.
• Partner with Global Marketing and R&D for category strategy execution.
• Coordinate with internal and external supply sites to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Lead cross‐functional alignment for complex multi‐RTM models including Direct Retail, Travel Retail, Franchise and Distributor‐led channels.
• Adapt project plans and commercialisation paths to reflect channel-specific constraints.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes.
• Coordinate relevant business case inputs and monitor KPIs.

Skills required

• Global project management experience.
• Experience in premium retail, foodservice, or FMCG.
• Managing complex, cross‐functional launches involving Brand, Retail Ops, Supply, Quality, Training, and Franchise/Regional teams.
• Strong understanding of various retail channels including Cafes and boutiques.
• Managing stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Ability to navigate conflicting priorities and cultural differences.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Exceptional organisational, planning, and timeline-management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercial competence.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence, demonstrating high standards of honesty and integrity.
• Be a confident, effective, and challenging communicator, and be able to demonstrate tenacity & resilience.
• Conflict & issue resolution.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidates to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.