Product Development Manager

  • West Midlands
  • £35000 - £45000 per annum + plus perks
Date: 17th Mar 2020   
Job Ref: ZEST/JS/1703
Are you a creative foodie with the ability to influence and lead others around you?

Exceptional opportunity to work with a major company who are ahead of the trends. They are looking for an experienced indivudal who is full of innovation and insight.

You will need to have at least 5 years experience within a similar role, be extremely confident dealing with retailers and their different market standards. Have all the relevant food safety qualifications and importantly have a real passion for food and what you do. Ideally you will be educated to a degree level within a related science, however not essential.

This is an amazing opportunity that will suit a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.

You will oversee the delivery of projects from concept to launch, help agree timelines and commercial targets. You will identify and evaluate food trends that support the business vision and customer strategy. You will need to be confident building relationships with suppliers, 3rd party customers and happy to travel.

Help manage and optimise the development process whilst coaching & developing the team to maximise their creative potential together. You will also be the main point of contact for a major retailer, so building rapport and maintaining an excellent relationship is essential.

Are you hungry to progress your career? Feel you meet the criteria detailed above, then click apply - alternatively you can send though your C.V to js@zestfoodjobs.co.uk or phone 01780 483 999

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