Strategic Innovation Lead

Plextek; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training and professional development

Support for career progression

Friendly and supportive working environment

Job summary

An innovation and engineering consultancy is seeking a candidate to lead innovation projects and manage relationships with senior customer executives. The role focuses on understanding customer needs and creating prototypes, as well as engaging in new customer development activities. Candidates must have a background in strategy or engineering and be passionate about meaningful innovation. The position offers a stimulating environment for career progression and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting or corporate environments is helpful.
• A proactive attitude and strong communication skills are essential.
• A passion for meaningful innovation and the ability to work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operate innovation projects related to customer needs and new concepts.
• Develop strong commercial relationships with senior customer executives.
• Engage in new customer development activities such as proposals and presentations.

Skills

Innovation management

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Sales development

Education

Relevant degree in strategy, innovation, design, or engineering

Job description

An innovation and engineering consultancy is seeking a candidate to lead innovation projects and manage relationships with senior customer executives. The role focuses on understanding customer needs and creating prototypes, as well as engaging in new customer development activities. Candidates must have a background in strategy or engineering and be passionate about meaningful innovation. The position offers a stimulating environment for career progression and development.