Summary: The New Product Developer role at Vitacress involves driving innovative food product development from concept to launch, focusing on fresh salad and herb products. The position requires a proactive individual with a passion for food and the ability to spot trends, ensuring high-quality products reach the market. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential, as is managing the entire production process. This permanent position is based in St Mary Bourne, Hampshire, within a company dedicated to sustainability and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive product development from concept to launch, focusing on innovative and high-quality food products.
• Spot trends and collaborate with suppliers to source new ingredients.
• Organize factory trials and work with operations on product launches.
• Run innovation days, tastings, and presentations to inspire internal teams and customers.
• Manage the entire product development process, ensuring quality and innovation at every step.

Key Skills:

• Experience in food product development or manufacturing.
• Background in fresh produce or FMCG is a bonus.
• Ability to spot trends and innovate with fresh ingredients.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach to managing product trials and launches.

Salary (Rate): 45000

City: Andover

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other