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NPD Technologist

Employer
Blue Spark
Location
London
Salary
£negotiable
Closing date
15 Jul 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development, Graduate
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

The Company

A wonderful chance has arisen to join an artisan extraordinaire and spectacular fine food business. Working internationally to gift the UK market with a stunning quality of food products, this business is offering the opportunity for a creative and inventive NPD Technologist to further their career in an encouraging and courageous environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Development Manager you will take responsibility for the development of creative products and solutions for both new and existing ranges in response to retail customer briefs. This will involve managing projects through all the stages of the NPD process from concept to launch, encompassing creative development and commercial evaluation as well as being mindful of costings and technical requirements. You’ll also be keeping up with seasonal food trends and undertaking competitor analysis whilst benchmarking and presenting products to customers and capturing potential new business opportunities.

An important aspect of the role will include liaising closely with suppliers and major retail customers, working in close partnership with them to ensure your products are developed and launched in line with brand values. In addition you will take responsibility for carrying out launch reviews, monitoring product performance and market data to help ensure the continued success of this established business.

The Person

We are looking for a creative and ambitious foodie who has gained product development experience within a food manufacturing environment. You’ll have a proven track record of developing concepts for the UK major multiples where you have demonstrated excellent presentation, organisation and project management skills to deliver successful products into the market place. You’ll also have great communication skills as you’ll be liaising with internal teams as well as suppliers and a high profile customer base. So if you are looking for your next challenge where you can enhance your NPD career within a supportive food company then apply now or contact us on 0345 2600 737.

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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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