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Senior Development Technologist

Employer
Blue Spark
Location
East Midlands Region
Salary
£negotiable
Closing date
26 Oct 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

The Company

Are you an NPD enthusiast looking to take the next step in your career? As part of one of the UK’s most prominent food groups this highly recognised business supplies innovative and well-loved ranges of products to discerning consumers. This is an amazing chance for a Senior Development Technologist to join this continually expanding company and help increase their market share.

The Role

As an important member of this dynamic team you’ll be instrumental in the development of products from concept to launch, adapting existing ranges with current trends as well as creating new product ideas with a competitive edge. You’ll work in collaboration with one of the company’s major accounts, taking responsibility for translating customer briefs into commercially viable ranges in line with the critical path, set budgets and timescales.

Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Technical and Purchasing you’ll also ensure the feasibility of all products once they are trialled and launched in the factory. 

Using your market awareness you will be up to date with movements in the industry, presenting pioneering concepts to high profile customers, impressing them with your food knowledge and skills. In addition you’ll be carrying out competitor analysis, identifying gaps in the market for potential business growth and ensuring that new products are at the forefront of innovation.

The Person

We are looking for a Development Technologist with a real love for food, new trends and experience of working in a concept to launch role for a food manufacturer. You’ll have previously worked in a fast paced environment where you have gained a variety of project management techniques, in particular critical path and gated processes. Strong enthusiasm as well as great presentation, communication and interpersonal skills are essential coupled with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams plus key customers. You’ll also need exceptional attention to detail and great organisation skills in order to achieve success in this rewarding role.

So if you are a passionate foodie who is keen to join a progressive and supportive business where you can enhance your NPD skills further then apply now or call Rachel on 0345 2600 737 to find out more.

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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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