NPD Manager

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing business in fresh food innovation seeks an NPD Manager to lead product development. This role involves collaborating with retailers, driving innovation from concept to launch, and ensuring product alignment with brand values. Ideal candidates have experience in food product development and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working after training

Discretionary annual bonus

Health support for you and your family

Instant access to earned pay via Wagestream

Free on-site parking with EV charge points

Subsidised staff canteen

Bright, modern office space

Comprehensive training and development programmes

Regular staff social events

Qualifications

• Strong track record in food product development, ideally in fruit or fresh produce.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Good understanding of retailer expectations and food manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product concepts focused on commercial viability.
• Identify opportunities using market insights and trends.
• Lead project timelines, approvals, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Food product development

Commercially savvy

Creative thinking

Project management

Effective communication

Job description

Why Work With Us
Our client is a fast-growing business at the forefront of fresh food innovation. They're looking for someone who shares the same ambition and energy.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working after training

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Health support through Medicash for you and your family

• Instant access to earned pay via Wagestream

• Free on-site parking with EV charge points

• Subsidised staff canteen

• Bright, modern office space

• Comprehensive training and development programmes

• Regular staff social events

The Opportunity
This is a key role within our Category, Product Development & Marketing team. As NPD Manager, you'll lead product innovation across our range of products, working closely with retailers and internal teams. From concept to launch, you'll ensure every product is creative, commercially viable, and aligned with their brand values.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing commercially focused new product concepts

• Using market insights and trends to identify opportunities

• Driving product improvement to enhance quality and margins

• Leading project timelines, approvals, and stakeholder engagement

• Coordinating trials and working with technical teams to ensure production readiness

• Monitoring market competitors and benchmarking products

• Supporting wider strategic innovation plans for the business

• Hosting creative sessions and contributing to our annual innovation calendar

About You
We're looking for someone with a strong track record in food product development, ideally within fruit or fresh produce categories. You'll need to be both commercially savvy and creatively driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across different departments. A good understanding of retailer expectations and food manufacturing processes will be a real asset.

Want to know more? Apply now!

For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on 01780480530 or email me - [e-mail]

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