NPD Project Manager

Focus Management Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in food innovation is seeking a professional to manage key customer accounts and oversee NPD projects across the UK and Europe. This high-profile role entails building relationships, coordinating projects, and ensuring product quality and timely delivery. Successful candidates will have a degree in Food Science and a strong background in project management and development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing NPD projects from concept to launch.
• Experience in recipe development and factory trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key customer accounts focusing on market share.
• Coordinate and oversee NPD projects from concept to launch.
• Communicate regularly with customers and manage expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

Food Science degree

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and manage a key customer account, focusing on building strong relationships and increasing market share across the UK and Europe.
2. Coordinate and oversee NPD projects from concept through to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
3. Communicate regularly with customers, manage expectations, and support factory trials in the UK and Europe.
4. Work with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and quality requirements.
5. Support on factory trials and ensure products meet customer standards using approved materials and processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven track record in managing NPD projects from concept to launch.
• Food Science or related degree.
• Experience in recipe development and factory trials.

Additional Information

This is a high-profile role with international travel, mainly within Europe. It offers an opportunity to work on exciting projects within a successful Food Development team passionate about innovation and quality.