NPD Product Developer — Food Innovation & Growth

The Compleat Food Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Redhill is seeking a Product Developer to join their NPD team. This role involves developing new products and adapting existing ones, ensuring they meet commercial targets. Candidates should possess extensive experience in FMCG product development and a food-based degree is desirable. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 annually along with various financial, health, and community benefits.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave with option to purchase extra

Holiday Discounts via online retail

Access to enhanced retail discounts

Free product handouts

Gym discounts

Personalized online learning platform

Qualifications

• Food based degree - desirable.
• 3 years plus experience in retail or FMCG product development role.

Responsibilities

• Developing new products and adapting existing ones to meet customer and brand briefs.
• Building positive internal and external relationships for product launches.
• Ensure concepts are relevant for audience and meet strategic goals.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of product launch process ideally within FMCG environment

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Strong planning, organisation and project management skills

Good analytical and numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Good level of computer literacy

Understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation

Education

Food based degree

3 years plus experience in retail or FMCG product development role

Tools

Word

Excel

Powerpoint

Teams

Recipe Professor

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Redhill is seeking a Product Developer to join their NPD team. This role involves developing new products and adapting existing ones, ensuring they meet commercial targets. Candidates should possess extensive experience in FMCG product development and a food-based degree is desirable. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 annually along with various financial, health, and community benefits.