DuluxGroup

Our Company

Cabot’s Premium Woodcare Brands are the dominant market leaders in the woodcare market in Australia and New Zealand. The brands lead the industry in market share, brand awareness, and trust. The broad portfolio includes several brands, with unique positioning reflecting the needs of the varied consumers in the market. We have a wide range of trusted products that protect, transform, enhance, and restore all your timber surfaces and projects, whether inside or outside.!

Cabot’s is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally!

About the role

This role provides brilliant exposure to new product development and project management. In this pivotal role, you will own and manage the Stage & Gate Process, support the Innovation Pipeline development process, and manage key projects within the business – across both consumers and customers.

You’ll be responsible for driving the NPD agenda to support business growth targets with the delivery of key innovation projects across multiple categories, working in close liaison with Brand, Insights, Category, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.

This is a high-impact role that provides you the opportunity to engage with the leadership team and drive the CPWB 3-5 year horizon innovation plan. The role is based out of Clayton, Victoria.

DuluxGroup is proudly an equal opportunity employer. Talent is our only criteria. Let us know by emailing Duluxcareers@duluxgroup.com.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Responsibilities

• Identify market opportunities and innovation projects and proactively manage the innovation funnel
• Champion NPD and Project Management and continually look to upskill capability throughout the woodcare business ensuring all projects are on track and running smoothly
• Working collaboratively with Category, Brand, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance as well as Commercial teams and key Customers
• Establish a commercially robust 3-5 year horizon innovation plan
• Drive the CPWB sustainability agenda via packaging, product and process improvement

Benefits

• Cabot’s Woodcare supports your health and wellbeing via our ‘Health & Wellness Program.
• Supporting the Community with time dedicated to giving back to worthy causes in the community, such as Plant a Tree Day, Clean Up Australia Day and local causes.
• Access to learning and development opportunities to accelerate your growth.
• Generous parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers.
• True recognition through our various employee award schemes
• Access to the DuluxGroup product ranges at a generously discounted rate.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in innovation/NPD project management or brand management
• Experience working closely with R&D/Technical teams and managing cross functional teams
• Strong commercial acumen and financial understanding.
• In depth knowledge of stage & gate processes

Imagine a better place

Cabot’s is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

How to apply:

We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online!