As Head of Innovation, you will lead the identification, validation, and scaling of new business opportunities—primarily in B2C but with openness to strategic B2B initiatives. You will combine a visionary mindset with hands‑on execution, building innovation pipelines and also contributing to commercial results through partnerships and client development.
You will design and test scalable, tech‑enabled business models and support go‑to‑market execution. You will work across functions—especially product, content, sales, and marketing—and align closely with senior leadership to drive growth.
Your Responsibilities
Build and manage a portfolio of business growth opportunities aligned with Sanoma Learning Italy’s strategy
Identify new market trends and opportunities via market research and user insight
Lead discovery, validation, and business modeling using design thinking and customer co‑creation
Support B2C and selected B2B commercial opportunities: pitch development, client relationships, negotiation
Lead MVP and prototype development with cross‑functional teams
Contribute to the creation of business cases and present to senior leadership for prioritization
Coordinate go‑to‑market activities and monitor early‑stage KPIs and commercial traction
Leverage AI, data, and emerging technology to enhance offerings
Ensure structured communication with internal stakeholders and incorporate feedback loops
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align strategic direction
Represent the company in client discussions and external opportunities when needed
What We Expect from You
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or a related field
7 years of experience in business development, innovation, or growth strategy, ideally in education, edtech, or B2C
Proven track record in turning ideas into validated and revenue‑generating business models
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Deep understanding of user needs and customer‑centric design
Experience with business planning, go‑to‑market, and commercial strategy
Strong problem‑solving skills and data‑driven mindset
Entrepreneurial and hands‑on approach; able to operate independently
Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and innovation frameworks
Fluent in Italian and English ; other languages are a plus
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
What We Offer
A purpose‑driven company with passionate, diverse teams across Europe
A key leadership role with high visibility and tangible impact
Competitive compensation with bonus and benefits
A dynamic and flexible working environment (lavoro da remoto, flexible hours)
Extensive personal development and learning opportunities
The chance to shape the future of education through innovation
About Sanoma Learning
How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity, and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help find and develop best‑in‑class answers to this question.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our products and services enable and support teachers and schools to help every child reach their potential. With printed and digital content, as well as learning platforms, we aim to grow our impact on education across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of learning for more than 25 million students.
So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers support all students to reach their potential?
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.
RTW Product Development and Sourcing Manager
Product Development & Prototyping
Oversee all product development and prototyping activities, translating design concepts into high‑quality, production‑ready products.
Implement and monitor seasonal development critical paths, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met across categories and internal departments.
Support the building of the seasonal collection range in partnership with Design and Merchandising, balancing creativity, feasibility, and margin targets.
Organize and lead all prototype and pre‑production (PPS) fittings, ensuring alignment between design, technical, and production teams.
Responsible for Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and management of the Product Development budget.
Sourcing
Establish and maintain a strong supplier network, leveraging existing relationships and identifying new strategic partners worldwide.
Manage sourcing of raw materials and finished products, ensuring quality, lead time, and cost objectives are achieved.
Support costing activities, including raw materials, prototypes, and finished goods, ensuring alignment with target cost and margin objectives.
Lead vendor communication and follow‑up until production is ready and quality check is done
Contribute to the industrialization of the production system, improving scalability and process efficiency.
Systems & Process Management
Develop and implement cross‑departmental critical paths to enhance collaboration between Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and Production.
Create and maintain a customized PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system to ensure transparency and accuracy throughout the development process.
Oversee daily product management operations, guaranteeing seamless coordination between internal and external teams.
Profile
7+ years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, or Supply Chain within the fashion or luxury industry.
Strong technical understanding of product construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Proven experience managing suppliers in multiple regions (EU and Asia).
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Fluent in English and Italian.
Proficient in PLM systems and MS Office Suite.
Specialist, Product Development.
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