Junior Product Manager

October 23, 2026

Office

Junior

Paris, France

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Another language required
French
Office-only work

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English is required

Description

Junior brand and product marketing role in the confectionery category, based in a Paris office. The position combines business analysis of sales and market data with ownership of the local product portfolio and end-to-end NPD projects up to market launch. The person coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, design agencies and European brand teams, and supports media and consumer activation plans. Working languages are French and English.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, implementation and assessment of brands vision, brands strategy, brands innovation and brands activation in the French market
Analyse sales data from various sources for use in sales and marketing presentations
Analyse and report the monthly brand situation (sell-in and sell-out), the competition activity plan including media expenditures, and market evolution
Ensure the relevance of market analysis and make strategic recommendations supporting the marketing policy and plans
Conduct regular competitive analysis covering market performance, innovation, pricing, promotions and media support
Act as the main point of contact between local teams, European teams, Group Marketing, design agencies and manufacturing sites
Partner with international brand teams to adapt global innovations and ensure successful local implementation
Manage the product portfolio and drive new product introductions to expand the assortment and increase market share
Lead end-to-end NPD projects from concept development to market launch
Build and manage project timelines, ensuring delivery against key milestones
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Finance and Manufacturing
Own the NPD process and lead regular project review meetings with European teams, factories and Group Marketing
Coordinate artwork development with design agencies and ensure timely execution of packaging updates
Ensure launch readiness and successful commercialization of new products
Work closely with the manager on the global brand activation plan and consumer promotional activations: media, digital, in-store and consumer games
Formulate and execute plans and programs for distribution, advertising campaigns, media, promotion, packaging and discounts

Requirements

Strong analytic skills and experience with data systems such as Nielsen, IRI or Kantar
Strong experience in the creative and production process, design and implementation, research and development
Knowledge of digital, including influence and social media
Good understanding of product marketing and experience managing the marketing of a product
Experience liaising within teams and with external communications agencies
Good understanding of the advertising and agency process, ability to plan, measure and help execute marketing campaigns and strategies
High level of personal organisation
Fluent French
Excellent spoken and written English as the everyday working language
Soft skills: agility, situational adaptability and willingness to work in an international company