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Introduction
Our client is a fast growing company in the food and packaging sector. They are a Belgian production & distribution company of Nespresso* compatible aluminium coffee capsules that is growing internationally at a pace of 50 %/year since 3 years.
They introduced the world's first aluminium Nespresso* compatible capsule, setting the tone as an innovative player & current market leader in the international aluminium capsule category. Their ambition is to make a lasting impact on the single-serve industry by expanding globally through various B2B & B2C channels.
Why is this an unique opportunity?:
- They are now transitioning from start-up to a full blown scale-up
- They operate globally from Belgium (ps USA will very likely be > 30% of their turnover in 2 years’ time.
- Exponential growth
- Can-do mentality in an agile organizational structure which is willing to adjust in order to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
To support their continuous growth, they are looking for a Senior Innovation & New Product Manager to work out of their HQ in region Londerzeel.
Function
Our client continuously challenges the coffee capsule industry by developing new capsule concepts & innovations.
As Innovation & New Product Manager, you will be responsible to maintain and further the Product portfolio of both their own Branded products as well as Private Label brands, reporting to the Sales & Marketing Development Director.
You will also be instrumental in developing the Product Innovation Funnel.
Responsibilities
- To manage our client’s product portfolio for both their Branded products as well as Private Label (PL)-products
- To manage the Product Innovation Funnel
- To transform customer propositions into clear defined product concepts
- To develop and manage clear NPD portfolio concepts for the branded products
- To be the owner of Time to Market process within the organization for both branded products and PL
- To be the Project leader for the NPD processes in close cooperation with other departments (Operations/Finance/Sales/Supply Chain)
- To support Sales in tenders, customer relation programs and (trade) marketing programs
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. High degree of Conceptual & Abstract thinking skills are a must in this job.
- You are a hands-on person and have a can do/pro-active attitude combined with a convincing power
- Ideally significant experience in a B2B Private label product/marketing management environment or in a product management role in FMCG or Packaging or Production related industries.
- Demonstrable project management skills
- Strong communication, analytical skills and team player.
- At least 5 year of experience in product management in FMCG industry, incl. experience in packaging and production related processes
- Seasoned marketeer in NPD and Innovation developments
- Experience in Sales and/or PL business is a certainly a benefit
- Excellent control of Languages: English, Dutch.
We offer
- You enjoy working in a strongly growing company operating on a global scale. They offer you the opportunity to be part of a very exciting phase of our development
- Thanks to their horizontal structure, you can make a real personal impact and further develop your expertise and skills
- Of course, we offer a competitive salary package in line with your experience and expertise
- You will be based at their office in region Londerzeel
Interested?
Don’t hesitate to contact Bernard Hensmans via the Apply Now button.
