New Product Development Manager (Food)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chilled food division is seeking a New Product Development Manager. You will be essential in developing new products, managing projects, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure product success. This role is ideal for a food graduate with strong project management and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager.
• Proven track record of developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers.
• Experience in chilled food sector and customer management.

Responsibilities

• Create products from concept stage to launch.
• Prepare costings to ensure products are within budget.
• Conduct market reviews to identify development areas.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Food Science or related degree

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Client:

Blue Spark Organisation Ltd

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

The Company

This market leading manufacturer in the chilled food division supplies a wide range of delicious products. They are now seeking an experienced New Product Development Manager to join their customer focused team.

The Role

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be a vital member of a dynamic NPD team, creating a range of products from concept stage to launch. With an understanding of your customers’ needs, you’ll create concepts that match their briefs whilst taking them to the next level by encompassing new trends within this fast-paced market.

You’ll help prepare costings to ensure products are produced within the agreed budget as well as working with internal teams to certify products are in line with quality parameters.

Keeping an eye on competitors’ ranges, you’ll conduct market reviews to identify areas of development that can contribute to the company’s success.

The Person

Suitable for a proactive and passionate food graduate with experience as a Senior Technologist or NPD Manager, looking to develop NPD and customer management skills within the chilled sector.

Ideally, you’ll have a proven track record of developing products for brand, retail, and food service customers. Excellent presentation and project management skills are crucial, along with great interpersonal skills for working closely with internal teams to drive projects forward.

If you have the ambition and talent to advance your career, apply now or contact Kimia at 0345 2600 737 for more information.

Additional Information

Ref: L6858

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