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Product Developer

Employer
Blue Spark
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£negotiable
Closing date
4 May 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

The Company

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established but ever-growing food company who are renowned for pushing boundaries with their innovative product ranges. Market leaders with their on trend food & drink offerings, they are now looking for creative and driven Product Developer to join their team.

The Role

Reporting to the Innovation Director, this is a fundamental, hands on role within the R&D function, from idea generation through to the delivery of major beverage development projects.

With proactive gathering and analysis of product trend information you will deliver your NPD ideas through the concept to launch process and have a pivotal role in responding to the growth of the brand, reacting to changing consumer trends. You’ll also be developing range extensions across existing categories whilst using your commercial insight to develop new platforms for future launches.

Through establishing successful relationships with supply partners, you’ll seek out new ingredient solutions to develop new formulations and product blends that will match budgetary needs whilst giving the company’s range a distinct market advantage.

The Person

We're looking for an exceptionally talented Product Developer who is educated to degree level in a food related discipline. Ideally, you’ll have proven beverage development experience within manufacturing, ingredients or retail sectors with an excellent understanding of the concept to launch procedures.    

Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills are essential as you’ll be working in a fast pased environment and managing multiple projects in line with agreed timescales and budgets. You’ll also have a strong commercial acumen in order to create products that have an innovative edge whilst being commercially viable. Additionally you must also have amazing communication skills as you’ll be in regular liaison with internal and external colleagues at all business levels.

If you are looking for that rare opportunity to make your mark in a high profile position with a well-known and respected food and beverage business then apply now or call 0345 2600 737.

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Please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.

 

Company

Blue Spark is a boutique recruitment consultancy for the Food and Drinks industry, satisfying a growing appetite for intelligent and ethical recruitment.

Working entirely free of commission, we source high calibre candidates for some of the most exciting organisations in the field.

Our friendly and creative consultants seek the perfect match with every appointment – be it graduate or director level, permanent or interim.

Established by Food professionals in 2006, our vast experience and intuitive grasp of market trends has earned us the superb reputation we enjoy today.

With a particular commitment to openness and innovation, Blue Spark offers a truly comprehensive range of recruitment solutions across all sectors of the Food and Drinks industry.

These include:

• Search and Selection

• Advertised Search

• Executive Search

• Database Search

• Proactive Candidate Generation

So whether you're seeking that dream job in Food and Drink, or the perfect people for your growing business, Blue Spark can deliver.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0345 2600 737
Location
34 - 36 The Broadway
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3AL
United Kingdom

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