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NPD Manager

FMCG

West Midlands

Permanent ⁄ £30000 - £35000

Updated September 8, 2008


The main objectives of role are to continually deliver a pipeline of new product developments, which will deliver growth to the business, and maintain our brand status as well as delivering and continually updating a library of innovative application ideas- that can be used as a Sales tool for customer presentations to promote growth in new market .
Other objectives will include:
• Interpretation of market briefs into workable product concepts
• To build strategic relationships with Key customers, and interpreting their NPD requirements
• Supporting Sales team, with NPD presentations to customers of both product and applications ideas, travelling to customers where necessary
• To monitor market trends - through pro- active market surveillance, utilising supplier knowledge. Incorporating knowledge into the NPD process as appropriate.
• Generation of concept samples as appropriate for market research/ product briefings, customer presentations.
• To deliver a library of targeted product application ideas, providing a resource for customers, sales and marketing teams.
• Managing the sensory aspects of the development process- both in New Product Developments and Bench marking program.

Who we're looking for
To apply for this position you should be educated to degree level or equivalent in Food Science or a related subject. You should have experience of working in a NPD role, and experience of the Food Manufacturing Industry is essential.
You should also have:
• Proven organizational and project working skills
• Knowledge & experience of Microsoft office
• Proven Creative skills
• Ability to think outside the box
• Driving license and own car an advantage
• Good presentation skills.

About our client
A Market Leading Food Manufacturer based in the West Midlands

What's on offer
£35,000 + benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0)121 230 9380.  Job Ref: 13003781
Your application will be sent to Tom Riley.

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