Product Manager - Fresh Produce

Tailor Made Resources; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Product Manager to oversee a portfolio of fruit products supplied to major retailers. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with packing partners and managing quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the Fresh Produce sector, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle time-critical situations. Join a successful business that is part of a growing group and offers exciting opportunities for career advancement in the vibrant world of fresh produce.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the Fresh Produce sector with retail customer knowledge.
• Confident in managing quality and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of fruit products for a key retail customer.
• Build relationships with packing partners and manage quality issues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Management

Time Management

Knowledge of Retail Expectations

Job description

A market leader in their sector, our Client is an established and highly regarded Fresh Produce importer and supplier to the major retailers. Due to success and continued growth, we have the privilege of offering a newly created position on their behalf.

The position of Product Manager will manage an impressive portfolio of fruit product categories, supplied to a key retail customer. Building strong relationships with packing partners, managing quality issues, samples, trials and shelf life, positive communication is crucial to successfully provide the required volumes and quality of product to the customer.

Requirements:

1. An experienced individual from the Fresh Produce sector, with knowledge of retail customer product expectations.
2. Having worked in a product quality focused position, confident with managing quality & technical standards.
3. Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage time critical situations.
4. Drive, passion and dedication is key for success in this position.

Providing an excellent opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce business who are part of an impressive group of companies who continue to grow and offer exciting times going forward.

Location: Kent
Salary: up to GBP35k - dependent on experience + excellent benefits
Working Week: Tuesday to Saturday