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Concept Developer

Employer
Blue Spark
Location
South East England
Salary
£negotiable
Closing date
1 Oct 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development, Graduate
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

The Company

This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking food business supplying major retail and manufacturing customers with innovative premium branded products. They are now looking for a motivated Concept Developer to help drive innovation and continue their success in the market place.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Product Development you’ll work closely with customers to develop new products across a number of exciting categories from concept through to launch. In this dynamic, hands-on role, you’ll ensure the smooth transition of products from kitchen to factory, effectively managing the creative process in line with the critical path. You’ll be developing innovative product ideas according to set briefs, ensuring that all products meet commercial, technical and customer requirements as well as tasting great and being in line with the latest food trends.

You’ll also work closely with Commercial and Marketing teams, proactively seeking out new business opportunities to drive inventive concepts that will enhance product performance whilst maintaining a competitive edge. Furthermore you’ll have a broad understanding and awareness of industry movements within ingredients, raw materials and suppliers and playing an active role in the promoting the company’s overall NPD strategy.

The Candidate

Passionate about food and eager to try out the latest trends, you’ll have a well-honed palate, heaps of energy and enthusiasm and the ability to spot an opportunity within trends and seize it. It is desirable that you are degree educated within a food discipline or related subject such as Food Science or Technology and have some experience within food manufacturing. A proven track record of launching successful products into the market place is also advantageous. Your communication, negotiation and influencing skills will be second to none, enabling you to achieve fantastic results in this dynamic food manufacturing environment. You must also be a team player who can demonstrate excellent organisation and project management skills, whilst having a flair for creativity in order to develop new ideas that are first to market whilst being commercially viable.

If you’re looking to work for an established food business with real prospects then this could be the role for you. Apply now or call Rachel on 0345 2600 737 to find out more. 

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Although we do our utmost to respond to all applicants, there are times when this is just not possible due to sheer volume so if you have not heard from us within 5 working days then we are sorry to say your application for this role has not been successful.

Also, 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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