NPD Manager
Posted 4 days ago
- Dartford, Kent
- Permanent
- £45,000 to £50,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 24 days
Why Work With Us
Our client is a fast-growing business at the forefront of fresh food innovation. They're looking for someone who shares the same ambition and energy.
Benefits:
Flexible hybrid working after training
Discretionary annual bonus
Health support through Medicash for you and your family
Instant access to earned pay via Wagestream
Free on-site parking with EV charge points
Subsidised staff canteen
Bright, modern office space
Comprehensive training and development programmes
Regular staff social events
The Opportunity
This is a key role within our Category, Product Development & Marketing team. As NPD Manager, you'll lead product innovation across our range of products, working closely with retailers and internal teams. From concept to launch, you'll ensure every product is creative, commercially viable, and aligned with their brand values.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Developing commercially focused new product concepts
Using market insights and trends to identify opportunities
Driving product improvement to enhance quality and margins
Leading project timelines, approvals, and stakeholder engagement
Coordinating trials and working with technical teams to ensure production readiness
Monitoring market competitors and benchmarking products
Supporting wider strategic innovation plans for the business
Hosting creative sessions and contributing to our annual innovation calendar
About You
We're looking for someone with a strong track record in food product development, ideally within fruit or fresh produce categories. You'll need to be both commercially savvy and creatively driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across different departments. A good understanding of retailer expectations and food manufacturing processes will be a real asset.
Want to know more? Apply now!
For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me - (url removed)
Our client is a fast-growing business at the forefront of fresh food innovation. They're looking for someone who shares the same ambition and energy.
Benefits:
Flexible hybrid working after training
Discretionary annual bonus
Health support through Medicash for you and your family
Instant access to earned pay via Wagestream
Free on-site parking with EV charge points
Subsidised staff canteen
Bright, modern office space
Comprehensive training and development programmes
Regular staff social events
The Opportunity
This is a key role within our Category, Product Development & Marketing team. As NPD Manager, you'll lead product innovation across our range of products, working closely with retailers and internal teams. From concept to launch, you'll ensure every product is creative, commercially viable, and aligned with their brand values.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Developing commercially focused new product concepts
Using market insights and trends to identify opportunities
Driving product improvement to enhance quality and margins
Leading project timelines, approvals, and stakeholder engagement
Coordinating trials and working with technical teams to ensure production readiness
Monitoring market competitors and benchmarking products
Supporting wider strategic innovation plans for the business
Hosting creative sessions and contributing to our annual innovation calendar
About You
We're looking for someone with a strong track record in food product development, ideally within fruit or fresh produce categories. You'll need to be both commercially savvy and creatively driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across different departments. A good understanding of retailer expectations and food manufacturing processes will be a real asset.
Want to know more? Apply now!
For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me - (url removed)