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	Reference 120.012.70 Job Title Marketing & Innovation Director Salary £60,000 to £75,000 per annum Salary Description + benefits Locations South East Contract Type Permanent Job Description As part of a large international group, this innovative fresh food company is leading the way with both own label and branded products, within the Foodservice and Retail channels. Through the achievements of a dedicated and ambitious team the company continues to go from strength to strength. The company is now appointing a brand new position of Marketing & Innovation Director to support future growth plans. The Role To originate the medium and long-term marketing and innovation strategy gaining full support from the Board. Responsibilities • Develop a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the UK Foodservice, Food To Go, In Store Bakery and Retail markets in terms of competitors and opportunities. • Focus on an innovation agenda inspiring the NPD function to be best in class • Own and control the NPD processes, leading the entire innovation cycle from discovery, through to launch ensuring solid business cases and project plans are in place. • Provide strong leadership to the NPD team, building a commercially-focused function that has the strategic and operational capability to play a key role in delivery of growth objectives. • Define a marketing strategy for each category including price and competitive positioning; communications activity; promotions and support materials. The Ideal Marketing & Innovation Director will have:- • A strong track record of achievement in leading product development within a food manufacturer, ideally with a foodservice bias, with both branded and own branded experience. • Experience of managing marketing plans and a demonstrable track record of delivering budgeted growth. • Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills at a senior management level with other business functions. • Experience in one of the following roles: NPD Manager, NPD Controller, NPD Director, Innovation Controller, Innovation Director, Marketing Controller or Marketing Director. In return you will receive salary up to £75k + pension, car allowance, excellent bonus and healthcare If you are keen to work in a fast paced passionate food environment you should apply immediately by sending a current CV to jobs@fmcgexecutive.com or call 01636 703751 and ask for Natalie Huntley for more information. We only advertise a small percentage of the positions we are currently handling on this site. If this role does not match your experience please contact us, in confidence, to hear about other opportunities from one of our experienced, specialist consultants apply print

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