New Product Development Manager

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 / mikey@corecruitment.com