Wegochem Europe B.V. · 2 months ago
Senior Manager - Global Product Innovation
Great Neck, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expWego Chemical Group is a global distributor and sourcing partner of chemicals and ingredients. The Director of Product Innovation leads the development and execution of strategies that drive product innovation and growth, overseeing research initiatives to identify new opportunities and deliver differentiated products.
Responsibilities
Conduct market intelligence, trend tracking, and customer insight analysis to identify unmet needs and emerging product categories
Develop business cases (SOM /SOW analysis) for new product opportunities with clear financial, technical, and commercial rationales
Benchmark competitor portfolios and identify white-space opportunities for profitable differentiation
Collaborate with Product Managers and Marketing to prioritize and validate product opportunities aligned with growth strategy
Build product launch roadmaps and innovation pipelines that balance near-term wins and long-term bets
Ensure alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives
Partner with Sourcing to evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate initial terms, and establish win–win partnerships
Assess supplier reliability, cost competitiveness, and innovation capabilities
Support onboarding and commercialization of new suppliers and products
Partner with Business Unit Leaders to Identify new opportunities, and operationalize the products – 4Ps (Product, Price, Placement, Promotion) as part of Business Unit Portfolio
Act as an internal champion for innovation, influencing cross-functional stakeholders and gaining alignment
Lead structured go/no-go processes for new product introduction
Support Marketing and Sales with positioning, messaging, and training for new launches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
7–10 years of experience in product management, innovation, sourcing, or strategy—ideally within chemicals, distribution, or industrial B2B sectors
Distribution experience and working with suppliers all over the world
Strong business acumen with proven experience in market analysis, supplier evaluation, and P&L impact assessment
Exceptional ability to think both strategically and analytically—methodical, data-driven, yet entrepreneurial and creative
Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional influence in matrix organizations
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Company
Wegochem Europe B.V.
Wego Chemical Group is a global supplier, importer, and distributor of chemicals and raw materials.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase