Senior Product Development Manager em Lisboa, Portugal

Product Development Senior Manager – Portugal

At Daymon, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are currently looking for a Product Development Senior Business Manager to join our International Development Center, based in Lisbon (Miraflores), Portugal.

We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader with an international mindset and a strong background in Product Development within the FMCG and retail industry. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Product Development function by defining its long-term strategy, driving operational excellence, evolving ways of working, and building a high-performing team that delivers exceptional value to customers around the world. You will play a pivotal role in leading transformation, developing future capabilities, and ensuring flawless execution across our global product development and sourcing activities.

The successful candidate will lead the Product Development department, overseeing sourcing activities, category and product requests, supplier engagement, and collaboration with international commercial and operational teams. By combining strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, you will help strengthen Daymon's position as the leading retail solutions provider while developing the next generation of talent within the organisation.

Take this great opportunity to join Daymon International, the leading retail solutions provider, and build your career working with amazing professionals in a fast-paced and international environment! Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the Product Development Department, creating a high-performing, collaborative, and customer-focused team that consistently delivers excellence to international clients.
• Define and execute the department's long-term strategy, establishing a clear vision, priorities, and roadmap to support Daymon's business growth and evolving customer needs.
• Drive operational excellence by continuously reviewing and improving ways of working, simplifying processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leverage Daymon's proprietary tools, technology, and capabilities to increase efficiency, standardise best practices, improve service delivery, and maximize value for customers.
• Identify, design, and implement new service offerings that strengthen Daymon's value proposition and respond to emerging market trends and client expectations.
• Ensure flawless execution of product development and sourcing projects, overseeing quality, timelines, customer satisfaction, and operational performance across multiple international markets.
• Partner closely with global commercial teams and suppliers to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful delivery of customer initiatives.
• Build organisational capability by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, while defining the future skills and competencies required to support the department's growth.
• Coach and develop managers and team members, creating an environment of accountability, engagement, learning, and career progression.
• Establish meaningful KPIs and performance metrics, using data and insights to drive decision-making, improve productivity, and measure business impact.
• Champion innovation and change, encouraging new ideas, challenging the status quo, and leading transformation initiatives that position the department for future success.
• Represent the Product Development function as a trusted business partner, influencing stakeholders across the organisation and contributing to the overall strategic direction of Daymon International.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Food Science, Supply Chain, Marketing or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, Category Management or related functions within the FMCG, Retail or Private Label industry.
• Proven experience in Private Label product development is essential.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and developing high-performing organizations in an international environment.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to define a long-term vision, translate strategy into execution, and lead organizational transformation.
• Experience driving process improvement, operational excellence, and change management initiatives, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven ability to leverage digital tools, technology and data to improve efficiency, scalability and business performance.
• Track record of identifying opportunities, developing new services or capabilities, and creating value for customers and the business.
• Strong commercial acumen and client orientation, with the ability to balance operational excellence with business growth.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and collaborating effectively across functions, cultures and geographies.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and working within complex international sourcing environments.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring and developing people, with the ability to attract, retain and grow top talent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (additional languages are considered an asset).

Who are we?

With 50 years of experience building successful Private Brand programs around the world, Daymon has developed a unique, industry-leading approach to driving sales and profits for partners and clients. Every day, we link our global industry knowledge with market insights and consumer trends to create actionable business solutions. Through our renowned industry expertise in Private Brand building, experiential consumer marketing and innovative retail-driven services, we currently collaborate with more than 100 major retailers and nearly 25,000 manufacturers in 50+ countries.

Daymon International Culture

If you are dynamic, open-minded, with an entrepreneurial spirit and passionate, you will enjoy working with us! We take great pride in what we do and live to the following: Make it Yours – Build relationships that last – Strive for Growth.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.