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Innovation Manager

Employer
FMCG Connect
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary
Excellent Salary + Car + Bonus and Benefits
Closing date
16 Nov 2016

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Category Management, Marketing

Job Details

The Company

Our client is a highly successful, innovative and fun international FMCG business with a number of well-known market-leading brands. Due to growth they are currently looking for two Innovation Managers to join their busy Head Office marketing team in Leeds.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Marketing Director, the new Innovation Managers will be responsible for:

  • Overall, leading the delivery of an ongoing brand innovation pipeline which supports category and brand growth
  • Delivering a clear innovation strategy built into 3 year growth plans
  • Cross-functional Innovation Process management to ensure the highest levels of stakeholder management 
  • Using influence to ensure projects progress through stage gate process efficiently
  • Creating, leading and driving commercially viable innovation concepts from ideation through to launch 
  • Influence on a global scale to accelerate relevant innovations
  • Develop and maintain a clear understanding of retailer priorities and strategies 
  • Working with agencies and the insight team to ensure the right innovation approach is adopted for each project

The Person

To be a success in this role you will have a minimum 5 years' experience from a pure FMCG Innovation perspective or you will be a Senior Brand Manager with extensive exposure to innovation and NPD. 

Company

We are a niche consultancy delivering bespoke recruitment services to the UK Consumer Goods and Services sectors. Having worked closely and successfully with many UK and international consumer brands and retailers we understand what it takes to become a long-term partner to companies and professionals operating in these demanding and fast-paced industries.

Company info
Website
Telephone
07711 065681
Location
Carlton House
3-5 Alma Rd
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 2AH
GB

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