NPD Manager: Retail Innovator (Hybrid)

Drnewitt; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking an experienced NPD Manager for a major retail-focused role in the Home Counties. You will lead retailer-led innovation, guiding products from concept to launch and shaping future category direction.

The position offers hybrid working, with three days on site and two from home, within commutable reach of Milton Keynes, Luton, St Albans, Northampton and North London. The ideal candidate will have proven NPD experience in food manufacturing, strong retailer-facing skills, and a

Qualifications

• NPD experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong retailer-facing relationship skills.
• Commercial mindset with a passion for food innovation.
• Track record of delivering successful product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects from concept through to launch.
• Build, maintain and grow relationships with key retail customers.
• Present innovative concepts and category insights to customers.
• Identify emerging trends and translate them into commercially successful products.
• Collaborate with Technical, Operations, Marketing and Commercial teams.
• Manage customer development pipelines and support business growth initiatives.

Skills

NPD management

Retail leadership

Product development

Cross-functional

Job description

Drnewitt is seeking an experienced NPD Manager for a major retail-focused role in the Home Counties. You will lead retailer-led innovation, guiding products from concept to launch and shaping future category direction.

The position offers hybrid working, with three days on site and two from home, within commutable reach of Milton Keynes, Luton, St Albans, Northampton and North London. The ideal candidate will have proven NPD experience in food manufacturing, strong retailer-facing skills, and a