Innovation Manager

Innovation Manager (Marketing)

Accessible to South East Head Office c2days a week

£50-54k + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package

Our client:

• Is an instantly recognizable FMCG food manufacturer with enviable success.
• Manufacture a mix of category leading branded across multiple food categories
• Inspire a culture of ownership, autonomy and development
• Are renowned for nurturing talent and offering cross functional progression
• Now seeking an Innovation Manager to join the marketing team

The role:

• The Innovation Manager will work with brand, Insights and wider business unit team to develop category innovation strategy and from this the innovation platforms for growth.
• Identify insights which drive concept platforms which create the opportunity areas for future initiatives.
• To develop and implement a 3-year Innovation vision and pipeline.
• To work closely with the Packaging Technology, NPD and procurement teams to understand leading technologies available globally within the category arena.
• To deliver successful initiatives, which hit gate 3 expectations and deliver against key business KPIs.

Ideal candidate:

• FMCG marketing experience with an innovation focus
• Commercially orientated
• Proven track record of NPD and experience of innovation methodologies
• Results focused

Benefits & details:

• Up to £54,000
• Bonus, car & package
• Hybrid working with 2/3 days in a Hertfordshire based office

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 9/17179/7. Confidentiality assured.

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