| About our client |
| Our client manufactures and markets a variety of tabletop sweetener products with sales in more than 100 countries worldwide. |
| Position |
Location |
| New Product Development Manager |
Midwest / Northeast |
| Salary |
Reports to |
| Commensurate with experience |
Director Research and Development |
| Responsibilities |
1) Spearhead development of new items for national brands and/or private labels
2) Handle roll-out of all new items
3) Coordinate with R&D department in improving existing associated items to promote highest quality product
4) Develop and/or manage co-pack relationships when products are produced with co-packer
5) Coordinate and develop product base accruals with operations and cost accountants
6) Provide sales assistance to regional managers and brokers
7) Assist in coordinating/recovery of any products considered necessary to be recalled
8) Act as point of contact between plant and sales
9) Serve as backup to other line product managers |
| Requirements |
1) Degree (4 year) preferred
2) Minimum 5 years’ experience in food industry
3) Background in marketing with product launch experience
4) At least 3 years’ management experience
5) Willing to travel abroad once in a quarter |
| Contact |
| Please send your resume to: food@fepsearchgroup.com |
