NPD Account Manager
CareerWise Recruitment
Cork
New Product Development Account Manager is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Cork based Client. A rapidly growing award winning food company requires a New Product Development Account Manager in the West Cork region. The successful candidate will be creative and Innovation and work on New Product Development for their outlets. THE ROLE: * Ensuring all new products are consistently delivering for the consumer while meeting the agreed standards for the product. * To take lead and assist on NPD & EPD projects through the NPD process for concept to Launch, working cross functionally to deliver innovation and renovation projects. * Ensuring 100% compliance with all policies and legislation. * Coordinate the day to day NPD process of line extension and brand pack -resizing projects from project brief, right through to launch. * Compliance with stage gate product development process and implementing Lean NPD techniques. * Ensuring that the Process and Product are protected and continuously improved. * Developing a clear and concise understanding of the business priorities and playing a vital part in delivering the guiding principle of lowest cost. REQUIREMENTS: * A Third level degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Business or Culinary Arts. * 5 years hands on experience in a Food Development Role in the FMCG sector. * Project management and planning. * Excellent communication and influencing skills. * The ability to work individually, as well as part of a large, cross functional team. * Outstanding attention to detail. Please call Mike Morrissey today for further information on 021-429 7536 or email: mmorrissey@careerwise.ie. CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence. Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.
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