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New Product Development Manager – International Food & Beverage Brand – Field Based - £60K + Benefits
My client is a well-established International Food & Beverage brand with an outstanding reputation who are currently in the process of an ambitious and exciting expansion in the UK market.
They are currently looking for a New Product Development Manager to join their team. The New Product Development Manager will be responsible for shaping the future of their brand by developing innovative and commercially successful Food & Beverage menu items, by managing the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, ensuring that their offerings align with market trends and customer preferences.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented New Product Development Manager to join a brilliant business who can offer great exposure and genuine progression opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- Concept Development: Work closely with the culinary team to generate creative ideas for new menu items that align with brand ethos and customer expectations.
- Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and opportunities for new product development.
- Recipe Development: Collaborate with chefs to develop and refine recipes, ensuring consistency, quality, and profitability.
- Project Management: Oversee the entire NPD process, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and launch, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Supplier Liaison: Work with suppliers to source new ingredients and ensure they meet quality standards.
- Cost Analysis: Perform cost analysis and margin reviews to ensure the financial viability of new products.
- Compliance: Ensure all new products comply with food safety regulations and company standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, operations, and procurement teams to ensure smooth product launches.
- Customer Feedback: Gather and analyse customer feedback on new products to make data-driven improvements.
The Ideal New Product Development Manage Candidate:
- Have proven NPD and Menu Development experience within a Restaurant, QSR or Foodservice environment.
- MUST be prepared to frequently travel to Midland's office and sites across the UK.
- Should be degree educated in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- Have strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have strong understanding of market trends, customer needs, and financial drivers in the food industry.
- Must have a full UK driving licence.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /
