Food Innovation Manager
10 hours ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Food Innovation Manager to join our team at En Route International. As a key member of our Product Development team, you will be responsible for supporting the development of new products and menus for our clients.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will be working closely with our Food Development Managers and other teams across the business to ensure that all projects are completed to the highest standard and within agreed timescales.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Food Development Managers to support the delivery of customer briefs generated by sales and the development of longer-term category plans.
- Source products that are off the shelf from existing suppliers, asking for product and technical information to support the samples.
- Manage inventory and organization of product samples, placing orders to refresh as required and adding new products to the inventory as well as disposing of obsolete stock.
- Assist with packing, storage and dispatch of samples as required by the FDMs.
- Provide product to the creative and packaging teams assisting to ensure packaging is sized appropriately.
- Assist with product presentations both internally and externally, helping to compile product photographs and product details for sales presentations.
- Maintain an up-to-date tradeshow and events tracker, supporting the team to identify who should attend.
- Research latest trends across food categories to support FDM's with food safaris and product research.
- Support FDMs and HoCDs on selected large projects across the categories to build knowledge of suppliers and product by attending supplier meetings, supporting project meetings and customer presentations.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, liaising with other teams where necessary.
Requirements
- Food development or food consumer marketing degree or related qualification or experience.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
- Creative with a passion for food.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Happy to work in a fast-moving team.
- The ability to manage your own time effectively.
- Able to build strong customer and team relationships.
- Awareness of market trends.
- Self-starter with ability to use initiative and think outside the box.
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum
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