Innovation Marketing Manager
- Employer
- KP Snacks
- Location
- Slough
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2017
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Marketing
Job Details
Innovation Marketing Manager
About Us:
KP Snacks is home to some of the most iconic British snack brands including; McCoy’s, Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, POM-BEAR, Skips, Space Raiders, Discos, Nik Naks, Wheat Crunchies, Penn State, Phileas Fogg, Roysters, Brannigans and Frisps. We also produce many fantastic products for the UK’s leading retailers. We are proud that millions of people enjoy our snacks, every day!
We employ around 1,500 people in the UK across our five production sites and our head office in Slough. KP Snacks is also proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries.
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Innovation Marketing Manager to join our team, reporting directly to the Innovation Controller. Its primary focus will be to lead the development of innovation ideation and projects for the brand team. It is a highly proactive role that influences the overall focus of the business by delivering a clear Innovation plan for the rolling 3 years and leading key cross functional projects.
When it comes to innovation, KP Snacks are constantly exploring new ideas due to the fast paced nature of snacking. Another reason why innovation at KP Snacks is so great is because we have full local control of the innovation funnel from ideation to launch, whilst being able to access European resource through the Intersnack Group.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a passionate and driven innovator with FMCG experience, ideally within food/drink. Strong knowledge of product development and product launch process (including stage gate knowledge) is essential, as is exposure to strategic planning and concept statement writing and development. You will be highly creative and strategic, possessing strong project management skills. Communication skills are key as you will need to influence and manage stakeholders and lead change.
If this sounds like you we would love to have a chat so please apply and we will be in contact!
Company
At KP Snacks we are passionate about our people and proud to offer exciting rewarding careers across our business.
Do you like the idea of joining KP’s awesome team of happy snackers? We have a brilliant culture and opportunities in many different functions, so if you’re talented, enthusiastic and up for a challenge, we want to hear from you.
Wherever you work at KP Snacks, you’ll receive excellent training and support to help you be the best you can be.
We’re an expanding company and – as part of the privately owned Intersnack Group – there’s always the possibility to develop your career further afield in Europe as well as in the UK
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