ARYZTA is for people who are passionate about what they do and doing it well.
We take pride in our high quality, delicious food and in our leading position as the world's number one frozen bakery.
If you are resilient, ambitious, a team player, and passionate about driving forwards your career with us, we would love to hear from you The Role Reporting to the Head of NPD Manufactured, the NPD Project Manager (UK & IE) will play a key role in developing and launching new and/or upgraded product concepts, project managing these concepts through the development process to launch on time, within budget and to quality standards.
In this varied role you will build strong relationships with key customer and internal stakeholders so as to be on the forefront of customer briefs and NPD teams within our bakeries.
You will own the product relationship with key customers and be responsible for ensuring the ISB category is on point and remaining relevant with changing consumer needs.
Ensure knowledge of new product development across the group and the suitability of them for both UK & Irish retailers.
Ensure that all products developed are in line with company strategy and that all developments are well communicated to internal functions.
Ensure that product benchmarking and new product panels are being carried out both internally and externally (with customers) across all categories.
Present new products and upgrades to customers in a professional manner, demonstrating bakery and food ingredient process knowledge and expertise.
Experience in an NPD manager role with retail customer experience Love of food and deep knowledge of food trends Great project and time management skills Skills and experience of customer contact including presentations Drive and impetus to go out, seek,and launch new ideas Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels Ablility to work individually and as a team player Need to be creative and have a thirst for knowledge Courage to challenge the "norm" Ability to create a favourable first impression, project yourself well and present with confidence An outgoing and confident approach MS Office working knowledge (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), SAP proficiency Demonstrate an above standard knowledge and understanding of food Excellent presentation skills What we offer: You will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and growing global food Company, work with inspiring leaders and be part of a supportive team.
In addition, we offer a competitive renumeration package and great benefits: 22 days holidays increasing to 26 with service.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.