NPD Project Manager (12 month contract)
- Employer
- The People Co. / Develop Jobs
- Location
- London/Hybrid
- Salary
- £attractive
- Closing date
- 1 Nov 2024
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Development
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
Owing to the ongoing success of the business, an exciting position has arisen based at their head offices in London. The business seeks a passionate and self-motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of NPD from concept to launch.
A truly dynamic and forward thinking innovative business, they supply a diverse array of high quality products across ambient, chilled and frozen food categories to leading UK retailer and food services businesses.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage and support the NPD process (projects approval and execution) for Brand-led innovation from concept to launch in collaboration with Marketing and Head of Food.
- Support Sales sell-in by presenting NPD in Sales Business Review and coordinating Marketing activity on all Brand led innovations
- Support large rebranding projects by leading artwork process on our brands.
- Provide business with analysis of NPD projects and performance, to improve continuously Brand-led strategy
- Support on some Existing Product Development and Customer-led sourcing projects execution where workload requires
Person Profile
- Knowledge of the UK food industry
- Good knowledge of artwork process
- Experience with multiple artwork projects
- Project management experience, with a track record of successful project execution against tight deadlines
- Experience of multi-tasking and working under pressure against tight deadlines
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
- Educated to degree level or above Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
REF: FMW41605LS
To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of liane.stockman@thepeopleco.com
Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Company
Develop.
Development is critical to any business in the fast-paced world of food and consumer goods. Whether it’s new or existing product development, evolving processes or packaging, achieving the right blend of experience and fresh ideas is key. Our Develop division focuses on innovative roles which manage how a product tastes, looks, smells or functions - and how recipes are scaled up and products safely packaged. From packaging technologists to process managers and product development directors, our People can help.
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