Product Development Executive

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in the UK is seeking a Product Development Executive to join their team. The role involves collaborating across various departments to support product development, with opportunities for career growth. The successful candidate will have experience in food product development and project management skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility and team collaboration in Ashford, Kent.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts on food and products

Cinema ticket discounts

Incentives and recognition awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food product development within food technology or hospitality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting all food panels for existing and new product development.
• Conducting product quality benchmarking.
• Managing critical project timelines and tasks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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Brakes, part of Sysco GB, are currently recruiting for a Product Development Executive to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. As a Product Development Executive, you will work across several product categories within the merchandising function, collaborating with procurement, technical, category, and supply chain teams to support and deliver the company's business strategy.

Your role involves supporting various elements of the end-to-end development process to expedite project delivery across categories. You will shadow development managers to gain comprehensive insight into the process from brief to launch and will be trained to manage a small product group within a category or for a supplier for ongoing development and career growth.

This role offers a hybrid working contract, with 3 days per week in our Ashford, Kent office for team collaboration. You must be in a commutable distance and willing to travel regularly within the UK and occasionally internationally.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Supporting all food panels for existing and new product development.
• Conducting product quality benchmarking.
• Organizing sample requests for external customers.
• Tracking and monitoring the end-to-end new product setup process.
• Supporting the implementation of Sysco's product tiering.
• Managing critical project timelines and tasks.
• Obtaining food samples internally and externally for panels and benchmarking.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be passionate about food and have previous experience in food product development, within food technology, manufacturing, or the hospitality industry. You should have some project management experience, commercial awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team to meet targets.

Successful candidates must hold a valid, clean UK driving license and have access to their own vehicle.

What you’ll receive:

• Generous holiday allowance, with an option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Significant discounts on food and products through our staff shop.
• Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and cashback benefits via Sysco Perks.
• Incentives and recognition awards for exceptional performance and long service.
• Opportunities for career progression within Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice company.

Additional Information

At Brakes, we value diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique talents of each colleague and focus on potential over CVs. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and has equal opportunities. We support applicants with any necessary adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need assistance, contact our resourcing team.

About Brakes

Built on a passion for food, Brakes is the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. We deliver high-quality fresh and frozen foods daily from our distribution centers to pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, and hospitals. Our dedicated workforce of 8,000 colleagues is proud to be part of this vital service. We are growing!