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Packaging Project Manager

Employer
Veritas Partners Limited
Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire (GB)
Salary
£28-32,000 + bonus + benefits
Closing date
4 May 2017

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

Job Details

Packaging Project Manager

£28-32,000 + bonus + benefits

M3/M4 Corridor

 

We produce and market food products that are treasured by people in all corners of the world. With their high level of quality and uniqueness, our brands help to provide our consumers with countless moments to treasure and enjoy.
Through their quality and uniqueness, our brands give people positive feelings of security, warmth and comfort. On any given day more than 6 million people around the world choose one of our products. 

We now have a unique opportunity reporting to the Head of Department you will be:-

  • Responsible for managing, coordinating and delivering projects ranging in scale and complexity from new product launches to minor design amends across Top 5 retailer in UK & Ireland
  • Responsibility for ensuring that project objectives, targets and timelines are met
  • Responsibility for ensuring that established departmental processes & procedures are utilized & maintained
  • Primary liaison with the retail Buying Assistants and their Design & Technical Agencies to ensure all parties are fully briefed and objectives agreed
  • Supporting the Manager in the preparation of retailer presentations and compiling supporting sales/market data as required
  • Monitoring ongoing sales and orders and highlighting any concerns to the manager
  • Minimising costs including monitoring finished stocks and packaging write off
  • Coordinating other projects as required and briefed by the Manager
  • Responsible for managing the day to day workload of the Brands / Product Assistant; providing training, setting objectives and ensuring these are achieved

 

 

With a good degree, ideally business/marketing related, you will be able to demonstrate your successful project management skills experience preferably within an FMCG environment.  Your proven ability to manage a critical path, have high attention to detail, coupled being a genuine “conduit and brand custodian”.  With a keen interest in food, you will also have excellent team leadership, organisational and communication skills.

You will be an action orientated, self starting and passionate individual with a proven ability to make things happen and be happy working as part of a small team.

Interested candidates should send an up to date CV, including your current salary details quoting reference 6727/10i

Not right for you?  We’d still like to speak with you about other sales, marketing or category management opportunities, so please do send an up to date copy of your CV and we will call you. 

 

 

Refer a Friend Scheme:

If you know anyone who is currently looking for a new role in sales, marketing or category management, or who may be appropriate for any of the roles which are advertised here, please do let us have their contact details (with their permission!).

Please see our website for full details

Company

Veritas Partners Ltd are specialist recruiters sourcing candidates and opportunities across the FMCG, Consumer and Business to Business markets. Specialists in Sales, National Accounts, Marketing and Category, we partner with a broad range of clients from foodie start-ups and fast-growing SME’s to established global household names. Our philosophy is to provide open, honest and comprehensive recruitment solutions to candidates and clients alike.

We’re straight-talking, highly market-aware and innovative in our approach, so we find ourselves perfectly positioned to provide clear, consultative support on your recruitment/career needs, no matter how specific they may be. From Executive Search to Managed Advertising and Contingency Services, Veritas provides a first-class career management service that is proven to deliver on expectations with both fluidity and professionalism.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0118 903 4914
Location
Seddon House
Gas Lane
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9LX
United Kingdom

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