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NPD Manager
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kent
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
NPD Manager
Do you have a knack for turning creative food ideas into retail-ready success stories? Join a growing team at the heart of food product innovation, where no two days look the same — and your ideas can shape what’s next in food.
The Advocate Group are currently working with a market leading Food business on this exciting NPD Manager role.
As NPD Manager, you’ll be central to driving new and improved products for leading UK retailers. From concept through to launch, you’ll collaborate with insight, commercial, technical, and production teams to make sure each development is creative, on-trend, and commercially sound.
You’ll also play a key role in:
Leading innovation pipelines for both new and existing customers
Identifying market trends and untapped opportunities
Overseeing product trials and factory readiness
Coordinating internal approvals to keep launches on track
Supporting long-term category growth strategies
The ideal candidate will have
Solid experience in food product development (chilled/fresh preferred) but would consider food, drink or broader FMCG experience
Strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset
The ability to balance creativity with practical execution
Experience managing cross-functional projects
Confidence using data and market insights to guide decisions
Great communication and stakeholder management skills
Ready to shape the future of fresh food? Apply today and take your NPD career to the next level.
For more details or to discuss how we can support your career, please get in touch with John, or click “Apply Now” to be considered.
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.
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