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Role: Innovation Executive

Department: Marketing

Job Description

Purpose

The Innovation & Renovation Executive is responsible for planning and managing the development, execution, and successful launch of new product innovations and renovation projects within SBL’ s portfolio. The role ensures that projects move effectively from concept development through to market launch by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring all launch requirements are completed.

Top Accountabilities

• Innovation and Renovation Project Management
  • Support the Brand & Innovation Manager in managing the innovation and renovation pipeline.
  • Lead assigned projects from initial concept development through to market launch through the established processes.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action trackers.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Regulatory.
  • Identify project risks, delays, and challenges, and recommend solutions.
• Concept Development & Business Case Support
  • Support development of innovation concepts based on consumer insights, market opportunities, and business priorities.
  • Prepare project documentation including:
  • Concept briefs
  • Business cases
  • Investment requirements
  • Launch plans
  • Project timelines
  • Support management approval processes for innovation and renovation initiatives.
• Product Development & Testing
  • Coordinate product development activities with relevant stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Support product trials, sampling, consumer testing, and validation processes.
  • Ensure products meet agreed quality, regulatory, cost, and commercial requirements before launch.
  • Manage packaging development, artwork approvals, and readiness of launch materials.
• Launch Readiness & Implementation
  • Coordinate all activities required to successfully launch new products, including:
  • Packaging readiness
  • Production readiness
  • Regulatory approvals
  • Marketing assets
  • Trade readiness
  • Internal stakeholder alignment
  • Ensure launch timelines and deliverables are achieved.
  • Conduct launch readiness reviews before market introduction.
• Post launch handover
  • Prepare a formal handover package for the Brand Owner after launch, including:
  • Product information
  • Launch performance overview
  • Consumer feedback
  • Key learnings
  • Outstanding actions
  • Recommended next steps
  • Ensure clear transition of ownership from Innovation & Renovation to Brand Management.
  • Support the Brand Owner during the transition period where required.

Job Requirements

Qualifications + Experience

• Degree qualification in Marketing, Business Administration, Product Development, Food Science, or related discipline. Additional certification in Project Management, Innovation Management, or Brand Management would be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in FMCG, preferably within innovation, renovation, brand management, product development, or commercial project management. Experience managing cross-functional projects from concept development through to market launch is required.

Competencies & Skills

• Project Management
• Innovation & Commercial Mindset
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management & Influence
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Consumer & Market Understanding
• Planning & Organisation
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Commercial Acumen
• Ownership & Accountability
• Attention to Detail

How To Apply?

Seychelles Breweries is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to welcome and encourage both female and male applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on their merits and capabilities.

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or Apply today and be part of something truly refreshing. Send all CVs to [email protected] mentioning in the subject role you are applying for.

Closing date: 11th August 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.