Product Manager

Product Manager

Join Essity, a globally recognized leader in health and hygiene as a Product Manager and help shape the future of our B2B offerings. With TORK, our trusted professional hygiene brand, you’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation, grow sales, and contribute to our ongoing success.

About the Role:

If you’re currently an Assistant Product Manager or Product Manager looking to take the next big step in your career, this could be your moment. We’re offering the chance to move into a full Product Manager role - one with ownership, cross-functional influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

As a Product Manager, you will lead the development and execution of plans that elevate our Wiping & Cleaning, Tabletop, and Healthcare categories. You will ensure the successful management of product lifecycles, drive customer-focused innovations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. This is a high-impact role that requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

You will work closely with teams across B2B marketing, sales, manufacturing, supply chain, global marketing innovation, customer experience, and finance, as well as external creative agencies. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and embodies our commitment to excellence.

Ideally, you’re a hygiene enthusiast who truly understands the importance of cleanliness -and more importantly, you're excited about making an impact through our products.

Unlike SaaS or digital product roles, this opportunity is all about real-world, physical products - perfect for someone who loves seeing their work come to life in the hands of customers.

What You Will Do:

• Lead product launches, upgrades, and cost-out initiatives via the Stage & Gate process.

• Conduct competitor benchmarking to refine product positioning and identify improvement opportunities.

• Execute target segment activity plans and assess global innovation pipelines for local market potential.

• Partner with local manufacturing to implement quality improvements and cost-efficiency measures.

• Contribute to demand forecasts, annual budgets, and assortment recommendations.

• Monitor and maintain product quality, addressing issues promptly to ensure market leadership.

• Manage competitor price and quality benchmarks.

• Train and engage sales teams to strengthen their confidence in our product offerings.

• Optimize product presentation across TORK and distributor websites.

• Collaborate with the Senior Category Manager to map customer segments and market trends.

• Develop go-to-market strategies and roadmaps for target segments.

• Plan customer insight-driven activities to enhance product and service offerings.

• Monitor category performance and identify opportunities or threats.

• Ensure A&P activities deliver a positive ROI and effectively manage budgets.

Who You Are:

You’re an experienced Assistant Product Manager or Product Manager ready to step up  - with around 3 years under your belt in portfolio management, category planning, and product launches with physical products. You're organized, results-driven, and known for your high standards. Ready to take ownership and make your mark. You will also bring;

• Strong project management skills, especially in new product development and P&L analysis.

• A degree in marketing, commerce, or a related field.

• The ability to inspire, engage, and present to senior audiences.

• Proficient in identifying customer insights and leveraging market research to drive strategies.

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with

• A natural leadership disposition – ability to ownership, engage teams, and drive results.

• High attention to detail, with exceptional planning and organizational skills.

• Optimistic, resilient, and adaptable to complex situations.

• Collaborative team player with a passion for innovation and excellence.

Experience in B2B marketing or sales, social media and digital marketing expertise, familiarity with BI tools (e.g., SAP reporting), and Train the Trainer programs will be highly regarded.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

Our Melbourne-based office in Springvale offers free, on-site car parking. Join us for an opportunity to contribute to a flourishing and vibrant global business. Enjoy benefits like an annual wellness day and the option to purchase additional leave.

Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with UsApplication End Date:08 May 2025Job Requisition ID:Essity250843