Channel Development Manager

4 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Blue Spark Organisation Ltd Full time

The Company Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. This renowned global business are leaders in their field and strive for growth and excellence in all they produce. With an impressive and ever-expanding product portfolio, this company supply major retailers, food service and OOH customers alike. To ensure they keep the customer at the heart of all they do, they are now seeking a proactive and commercially savvy Channel Development Manager to join the team. Please note fluency in French is required for this role. The Role Reporting into the Senior Channel Development Manager this role will see you cultivate strong and thriving retail customer relationships. You will build and lead the strategy for your accounts and be proactive in driving Category value for your customers. You will operate across multiple manufacturing sites and ensure projects are communicated effectively to the NPD, production, procurement and commercial teams in order to deliver best-in-class innovation. You will collaborate cross-functionally to lead and drive all NPD from concept through to launch. You will also become an “expert” in the Retail channel and develop a strong understanding of its market dynamics in terms of size, areas of growth and sector opportunities. You will collaborate with Category Managers and National Account Managers to find innovative solutions in order to maximise profitability, reaching overall sales targets and aligning budgets. This role is very customer focused with regular communications to keep your key customers updated on any product and NPD/EPD projects. You will manage all NPD visits to site which you will see as on opportunity to nurture your collaborative relationships and drive business growth, as well as successful partnerships. The Person This role would suit a customer focused NPD Manager with experience of working with major retailers who really understands all the facets of managing critical paths for new and existing products. Ideally you will be educated to a degree level in Food science or related subject and will have good experience of New Product Development as well as an understanding of the major retailer’s brand standards. You will thrive in a customer centric role where you are at ease communicating with a wide variety of people and have the NPD knowledge and passion to influence change. You will be motivated by finding innovative solutions in order to aid your customers and the wider business. Being quality focused, commercially astute and a natural at building relationships is a must for this role. Fluency in French would be desirable. If you are an NPD expert and want to find out more, please reach out to Kimia on / or apply now. Ref: L6743 --- Although we do our utmost to respond to all applicants, there are times when this is just not possible due to sheer volume so if you have not heard from us within 5 working days then we are sorry to say your application for this role has not been successful. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please feel free to contact us. Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas. At Blue Spark Organisation we believe in authenticity, individuality, and inclusion. We are dedicated to ensuring that all our current and future candidates have equal opportunities and are treated with respect and appreciation, allowing them to bring their genuine selves to the workplace, regardless of background, appearance, sexual orientation, or beliefs.



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