Innovation Manager – North London
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
About The Company:
Do you love food? Then you will love working here with this highly capable team. In the last 10 years this Group, who are market leaders in their sector, has seen outstanding year-on-year growth; so a real modern-day success story. Unlike many other businesses today they are even more versatile, focused and ambitious than ever before. Run as an autonomous business unit, they are part of a larger group, so career progression is inevitable for the right people.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an energetic and driven Innovation Manager to lead our product innovation initiatives. This role will focus on developing and delivering a robust pipeline of new product development (NPD) and enhanced product development (EPD), from ideation to launch. You will identify consumer-driven opportunities, drive cross-functional projects, and manage commercial outcomes to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and manage the EPD product pipeline, identifying at-risk SKUs and driving renovations.
* Generate and develop strong NPD concepts, crafting compelling proposals for consumer evaluation.
* Scope new trends and opportunities, ensuring alignment with consumer insights and market needs.
* Lead cross-functional project teams, acting as the project sponsor to drive execution and ensure timely delivery.
* Conduct commercial analysis, manag...