NPD Account Manager

TN United Kingdom; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing seeks a dedicated NPD Account Manager to join their dynamic team in Dungannon. This role focuses on launching innovative food products, ensuring quality and safety, and fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You will collaborate with chefs and commercial teams, manage multiple projects, and engage with the latest food trends. If you have a passion for food development and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a path for personal growth and a chance to make a significant impact in the food industry.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Opportunities for Personal Growth

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in the food industry, preferably in product development.
• Understanding of foodservice and retail customer operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with site disciplines and supporting a high-performing NPD team.
• Managing the NPD process to ensure successful product launches.

Skills

Food Industry Experience

Product Development

Food Science Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Relevant Higher Education Qualification

Job description

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are excited to be partnering exclusively with our Food Manufacturing client, where integrity and trust are at the heart of the business. We are looking to appoint a NPD Account Manager based in Dungannon. Their commitment to creating better food drives all processes, and their focus on providing consistent, quality meat products from sustainable sources makes them one of Europe's leading food processing companies.

As the successful NPD Account Manager, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the successful launch of new products, with efficient, safe, and timely delivery.

What's in it for you:

• Monday-Friday working hours with occasional weekend cover required.
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Opportunities for personal growth and development

What your typical day as NPD Manager will look like:

• Collaborating with all site disciplines and supporting a high-performing NPD team.
• Managing the NPD process to ensure new and re-developed products are launched successfully, efficiently, and cost-effectively, in line with customer codes of practice and stakeholder expectations.
• Liaising with customers to develop strong relationships with key personnel.
• Working closely with Development Chefs and the Commercial Team to ensure information is co-owned, co-approved, and aligned with the brief.
• Scaling up product concepts from Development Chefs in a professional manner for timely presentation to the customer.
• Ensuring food safety, quality, and legality of all new and modified products in collaboration with site disciplines.
• Maintaining records of NPD activities to ensure audit compliance.
• Proactively engaging with current food trends and innovations in collaboration with relevant teams and customers.
• Exploring new processes, machinery, and product improvements, including R&D projects as appropriate.
• Communicating with suppliers, third parties, and external experts.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver food-safe, legally compliant new and modified product lines.

What you will need to succeed:

• Over 2 years of experience in the food industry, preferably in product development.
• Relevant higher education qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Understanding of foodservice and retail customer operations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of food science and manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to expand knowledge beyond core experience.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to UK sites and customers.

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If this career move sounds appealing and you'd like to learn more, please contact Anna at T 028 9031 3720.