Innovation Lead: From Idea to Market Launch

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy products company in the UK is seeking an Innovation Manager to lead and develop new product ideas from concept to market. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of marketing experience, preferably in FMCG, strong leadership skills, and an analytical mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various employee benefits including private medical healthcare and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus scheme

Private medical healthcare

Contributory pension plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in marketing (FMCG preferred) including exposure to Innovation launches.
• Proven leadership experience-whether in-role or through extracurricular activities.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects from idea to scale up.
• Deliver new Innovation projects across all Müller brands.
• Project manage innovation launches through stage gate process.
• Challenge and proactively seek out new consumer needs.

Skills

Marketing Experience

Leadership

Analytical Mindset

Team Spirit

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

A leading dairy products company in the UK is seeking an Innovation Manager to lead and develop new product ideas from concept to market. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of marketing experience, preferably in FMCG, strong leadership skills, and an analytical mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various employee benefits including private medical healthcare and generous annual leave.