NPD Manager

£Competitive Salary + Benefits
London, Hybrid

Are you passionate about transforming innovative ideas into market-leading products?

Our client, a leading manufacturer renowned for working with major retailers, is searching for an NPD Manager with a flair for innovation and strong management skills. They are committed food enthusiasts, always seeking ways to enhance food quality and taste, and are dedicated to launching groundbreaking products in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and launch of new meat products from concept to commercialisation.
• Conduct market research and analyse consumer trends to identify new opportunities for product innovation.
• Oversee product testing and evaluations to ensure taste, texture, and overall quality.
• Manage project timelines and resources to ensure timely delivery of new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production team during product scale-up.
• Develop and optimise product formulations, ensuring they meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Liaise with suppliers to source high-quality raw materials and ingredients for new product development.

Qualifications:

• Essential customer-facing experience with leading retailers (including M&S, Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's).
• Proven track record of management experience, including leading and developing a team.
• High integrity with retailers and senior stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven.

Opportunities like this are rare and highly sought after. If you're looking to grow with a company and use your passion to lead a team to new heights, reach out today!

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