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NPD Manager

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Posted 5 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN26 1NN

Salary

£38,000 - £47,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a fast-growing business in fresh produce and fruit innovation seeking an NPD Manager.
  • The role requires a strong track record in food product development, preferably with 3-5 years of experience in fruit or fresh produce categories.
  • The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000, along with benefits such as flexible hybrid working, a discretionary annual bonus, and health support.
  • Responsibilities include developing new product concepts, driving product improvements, and coordinating trials with technical teams.
  • The ideal candidate should be commercially savvy, creatively driven, and able to manage multiple projects while effectively communicating across departments.

Why Work With Us
Our client is a fast-growing business at the forefront of fresh produce and fruit innovation. They're looking for someone who shares the same ambition, energy and creativity.

Benefits:

  • Flexible hybrid working after training

  • Discretionary annual bonus

  • Health support through Medicash for you and your family

  • Instant access to earned pay via Wagestream

  • Free on-site parking with EV charge points

  • Subsidised staff canteen

  • Bright, modern office space

  • Comprehensive training and development programmes

  • Regular staff social events

The Opportunity
This is a key role within our Category, Product Development & Marketing team. As NPD Manager, you'll lead product innovation across our range of products, working closely with retailers and internal teams. From concept to launch, you'll ensure every fresh produce and fruit product is creative, commercially viable, and aligned with their brand values.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Developing commercially focused new product concepts

  • Using market insights and trends to identify opportunities

  • Driving product improvement to enhance quality and margins

  • Leading project timelines, approvals, and stakeholder engagement

  • Coordinating trials and working with technical teams to ensure production readiness

  • Monitoring market competitors and benchmarking products

  • Supporting wider strategic innovation plans for the business

  • Hosting creative sessions and contributing to our annual innovation calendar

About You
We're looking for someone with a strong track record in food product development, ideally within fruit or fresh produce categories. You'll need to be both commercially savvy and creatively driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across different departments. A good understanding of retailer expectations and food manufacturing processes will be a real asset.

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