Product Developer NPD Manager
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Product Developer / NPD Manager
Bedfordshire Hybrid (3 days on-site) 40-60K Bonus Pension
Ready to take ownership of major retail accounts without managing people
This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious Product Developer whos ready for the next step.
Were looking for someone with 12 months to 5 years experience in food product development who wants to own projects build relationships with leading UK retailers and take products from concept to supermarket shelf.
You dont need to have managed a teamyour focus will be managing customer projects innovation and launches supported by an experienced Head of NPD & R&D.
What youll be doing
- Developing exciting new products from concept through to launch.
- Managing retail customer accounts and becoming their trusted NPD partner.
- Creating products in the development kitchen and leading factory trials.
- Presenting concepts directly to customers.
- Spotting food trends benchmarking competitors and driving innovation.
- Managing multiple projects and critical paths to deliver launches on time.
Were looking for someone who has:
- 12 months5 years experience in Product Development or NPD.
- Experience developing products for UK retailers.
- Managed concept-to-launch projects.
- Strong organisation and project management skills.
- A genuine passion for food innovation and creating market-leading products.
- A Food Science (or similar) degree is desirable.
Bakery experience would be a bonusbut its definitely not essential. If youve developed products for UK retail and have the ambition to progress wed love to hear from you.
Why join
- Work with some of the UKs biggest retailers.
- Genuine ownership of customer accounts.
- Clear progression into a senior NPD career.
- Hybrid working (3 days on-site / 2 days flexible).
- Supportive collaborative NPD team.
- Competitive salary bonus and pension.
If youre an ambitious Product Developer looking for the role that accelerates your career apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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