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Junior NPD Manager

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£Competitive + Bonus
Closing date
20 Jul 2018

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

Job Details

Junior NPD Manager

Our client is an industry leading, fast-growing ethical healthy food brand. Founded in 2011 they have a carved a niche within their sector and are at triple digit growth YoY.

They supply top retailers, both specialist organic / healthy and mainstream, with their products enjoying the widest press coverage and a surge in the UK public awareness of this niche product. The sales are growing rapidly and the company has to date experienced sales growth of over 250% yoy.  They have ambitious plans for further growth in the UK and overseas, and a market-leading innovation plan.  There are plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development in this high

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Head of Commercial to deliver a market-leading NPD pipeline, and help to shape our long term NPD strategy
  • Develop and manage Critical Paths to ensure all NPD is executed perfectly, including management of 3rd party manufacturers and logistics partners
  • Formulate product briefs and co-ordinate panels to ensure max success
  • Identify and research new ingredient and packaging suppliers, and new 3rd party manufacturers
  • Co-ordinate artwork specs and manufacturing/technical specs, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and technical standards
  • Support the Sales team on product specifications and technical administration, and technical information requirements for New Line Forms
  • Monitor the UK and overseas market to identify category and product trends

The Ideal Candidate:

  • You have 4+ years of NPD experience in Dairy
  • You have a good technical knowledge, with understanding of manufacturing standards, product safety and EU/UK legal compliance
  • You have a great eye for detail, can comfortably develop and manage critical paths and timelines, and ensure that our product specs and packaging are 100% accurate
  • You are driven and a high-achiever, yet a great team player
  • You are adept at managing multiple projects and priorities at the same time, and you are comfortable at identifying where you need support
  • You are good at building relationships, internally and externally, ensuring that everyone delivers what the project needs to succeed
  • You thrive on working in a fast-paced environment with an outstanding team, building an exceptional business-energy, focussed and dedicated team!

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please visit the workwithseven website

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Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

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Company info
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Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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