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Project Manager

Employer
Ashwood Executive Search International
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£Competitive + Benefits
Closing date
25 Mar 2018

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

Job Details

My Client is a major global FMCG Food organisation who have experienced significant growth by doubling the ( c2Billion Euro) business in the last 4 years. With continued, substantial investment in NPD , Marketing and Category, this company is in rapid growth and are now expanding their Marketing team. Their range of iconic premium branded and private label products are manufactured in the UK where they have a new factory and are continuing to expand.

This role will suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility and ownership and is looking for an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment where they can really make a difference.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Receive and appraise NPD requests / opportunities arising from retail partners.
  • To provide clear factory NPD briefs with recipe cost and benchmarks.
  • To effectively manage end to end product and packaging development.
  • Create and manage critical paths for each project.
  • Develop optimum working practices between factory NPD, technical, manufacturing teams and supply chain planning.
  • Manage artwork process for each new product or packaging change
  • Provide clear management information
  • Monitor and control of budgeted spend.

The Successful Applicant:

  • Will have worked in a similar role previously
  • Will be able to influence, convince and motivate others
  • Will be commercially aware and highly professional
  • Can manage ambiguity and a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Has strengths in project management with proven success
  • Has an attention to detail and is highly organised and creative
  • A driven and focussed individual with a passion for their job, career and the food industry will thrive in this role

    If this exciting role is of interest to you, please submit your CV to our consultants at Ashwood Associates.

Company

At Ashwood Executive Search International we specialise in recruiting globally, from middle management positions to £six-figure executive assignments. Working primarily with FMCG organisations our clients range from high profile blue-chip companies to smaller niche and developing businesses. Our aim is to be viewed by clients as a world-class provider of the most talented people, while providing candidates with the very best advice, mentoring and coaching services to further their careers.

We have established an outstanding track-record providing Sales, Marketing, Category, Consumer Innovation, Technical, Manufacturing, HR and Supply Chain professionals. With a reputation for achieving excellent results, both for our clients and candidates, we strongly believe we can help you with your requirements. If you are a candidate this means we will work with you to find the ideal role to match your talents and aspirations. If you are a business it means we will apply our expertise and knowledge to source the most talented and culturally relevant people for your organisation.

Ashwood continues to grow and develop as we apply our unique methods and style of resourcing. With UK teams in Bracknell and London and operations in New York and Johannesburg, we provide clients with extensive worldwide coverage that is designed to deliver the top talent for their business.

Charity Partnership - Ashwood Executive Search International​ and Farm Africa 

Ashwood Executive Search International are pleased to announce that we will be extending our support of the charity Farm Africa for another year.

Our world is one of global connections and as a key player in the food industry, Ashwood is determined to play our part in ending one of the biggest challenges facing the world today; hunger. We are outraged that 1 in 8 people go to bed hungry every night and are determined to help create a different future for these 1 billion people.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 1344 206262
Location
Index House
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7ET
GB

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