Are you a passionate Product Manager looking for your next opportunity?

This is a chance to join a dynamic, international business in an exciting and growing category. With flexible working (1-2 days on-site), great benefits, and opportunities for international travel, this role offers the perfect balance of flexibility and global exposure. You'll be customer-facing, working closely with key stakeholders to drive innovation and deliver outstanding products. If you're ready to take on a new challenge in a thriving business, this could be the perfect role for you!

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You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Manage all samples, including reviewing, tasting, and posting to customers and suppliers
• Lead internal and customer-facing tasting and benchmarking sessions
• Stay up to date with trends and insights, incorporating findings into presentations and providing feedback to the team through regular retailer visits
• Oversee project work aligned with the NPD pipeline
• Manage product development from concept to finished goods, including briefing suppliers, reviewing quote sheets, submitting samples to customers, assisting with factory trials, and reviewing quality contracts
• Update the project tracker, set deadlines, communicate and create critical paths, and delegate tasks across teams (e.g. commercial, technical)
• Contribute to category plans for the financial year, with quarterly reviews
• Maintain the accuracy of the project management tool
• Review emails and project requirements, conduct meetings with teams and stakeholders, and resolve any issues throughout the process

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‍What's required?

• Confident in understanding and running a critical path
• Knowledge of food manufacturing regulations, including HFSS
• Project management across multiple SKUs and categories
• Experience working cross-functionally across multiple teams
• Strong market and trend understanding to inform product plans
• Established supplier relationships with a commercial mindset
• Trade show and supplier visit experience
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to deliver solutions

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and excellent time management
• Ability to analyse trends and incorporate them into a development calendar
• Skilled in building relationships with suppliers and customers

Personal Profile:

• Passionate about food, snacking, and the latest foodie trends
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Motivated, ambitious, and solution-focused
• Proactive, with a can-do attitude to overcoming challenges within a development window

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‍What's in it for you?

Circa £36k + Profit Share scheme.

10% bonus

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‍Do you think you fit the criteria?

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‍Want to find out more about the role?

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(ID 160)

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