NPD Account Manager

b3 jobs; Wales; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a market-leading food manufacturing company as an NPD Account Manager, where you will spearhead innovative product launches while ensuring compliance and quality. This role offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively across departments, driving continuous improvement and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. With a commitment to environmental ethics and community support, this company stands out in the industry. If you have a passion for food science and product development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in NPD account management with a strong food science background.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate product development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects ensuring timely launches and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain quality and food safety.

Skills

NPD Project Management

Food Safety Compliance

Cross-Department Collaboration

Documentation and Record Keeping

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

A true market leader in food manufacturing with an excellent working ethos providing high end innovation and transparency in their products keeping their environmental ethics at the forefront by giving back to their local communities.

About the NPD Account Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to lead the NPD process to ensure successful, timely, and efficient product launches, working closely with Technical, Production, Commercial, and Purchasing teams. You'll also drive continuous improvement and uphold high professional standards across projects.

Key tasks

• Lead and coordinate NPD & EPD projects professionally and efficiently, ensuring timely factory trials, accurate product scaling, and alignment with customer expectations and company standards.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure co-ownership of specifications, food safety, quality, and compliance with internal policies and external standards (e.g., BRC).
• Maintain thorough documentation and records to support audit readiness and ongoing improvement through R&D, innovation, and awareness of food trends.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure effective communication, teamwork, and successful product launches.

About You

The successful candidate shall have a food science degree or related subject.

Extensive proven background within an NPD account management role – ideally 5 years.

More details

The NPD Account Managerjob (ref:8895) is paying£52,000 - £57,000according to your experience.

The site is in Cross Hands, South Wales and is commutable from Ammanford, Carmarthen, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding areas.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, usual Office Hours with flexibility.

Alternate job titles

Product Development Manager |Innovation & Customer Projects Manager |Customer NPD Manager | Commercial Product Development Lead| Retail Development Manager | Innovation Account Manager | Category Development Manager |New Product Development Lead | NPD jobs | Food Manufacturing Jobs