Product Innovation Assistant

2 days ago


Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom En Route International Full time
Job Title: Product Innovation Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and innovative individual to join our team as a Product Innovation Assistant.

Estimated Salary: £26,500 per annum

About Us:

En Route International is a leading provider of global food solutions, operating as part of dnata, one of the world's largest combined air services providers.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering lasting relationships with our clients and colleagues.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will support our Product Development team in driving innovation and growth through the development of new products and services.

This exciting opportunity will involve working closely with our Food Development Managers and Heads of Category to identify opportunities for innovation and develop strategies to drive business growth.

You will also have the opportunity to work on product presentations, manage inventory and organization of product samples, and research latest trends across food categories.

In addition, you will be responsible for supporting supplier meetings, customer presentations, and coordinating presentations to clients, exhibitions, and industry events.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with the Product Development team to identify opportunities for innovation and develop strategies to drive business growth.
  • 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.
  • Support 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 FDMs with food safaris and product research.
  • Work with the technical team to deliver the surveillance programme to monitor the quality of new and existing products.
  • 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.
  • Undertake any other duties, which may from time to time be assigned.

Requirements:

  • GCSE, BTEC, or A-Level Qualifications or culinary experience.
  • Creative with a passion for food.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
  • Attitude to learn in a fast-paced environment.
  • 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.


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