The Company

This is a great opportunity to join a chilled food manufacturer producing pioneering ranges for the major retailers. They are now seeking a driven NPD Manager to lead the development team and help them retain their reputation for high quality products.

The Role

This customer focused role, where you will own key retailer accounts, building rapport and achieving product success.

You will be a driving force from concept to launch, working from set briefs and leading projects that bring delicious new ranges to market. Overseeing the NPD process, you will manage concept development in line with customer schedules and critical paths, co-ordinating factory trials to guarantee technical and commercial parameters are satisfied. As well as monitoring the progression of new ideas, you will also be refreshing the existing portfolio to make sure the company continues to outstrip the competition.

Proactive and resourceful in your approach, you collaborate with the team of development chefs to guide the process, identifying the latest food and the best commercial opportunities. Finally, you’ll conduct presentations to impress prestigious customers with your knowledge and awareness of cutting-edge innovation, helping this rapidly expanding business achieve its ambitious commercial goals within the market.

The Person

We are looking for an accomplished Product Developer looking for a step up, or an NPD Manager who has experience of delivering results from concept through to launch.

You will be comfortable working in a customer facing role, and draw upon your previous experience of managing key retail accounts. You will couple this with strong presentation skills, in order to build rapport with key stakeholders, all whilst communicating key information with passion and ease.

You’ll also have a penchant for spotting up and coming market trends with the ability to apply your research and translate your findings into workable products. This role would be perfect for a current NPD Manager or a highly capable Senior Technologist, who has managed a team and is looking to up their game and face a challenge in the next stage of their career.

Chilled category experience would also be highly advantageous.

If you’re looking for your next innovations challenge then apply today or give our consultants a call to discuss in further detail on 0345 2600 737.

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