New Product Innovation Manager

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1 month ago

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An extremely profitable distributor of raw materials requires a New Product Innovation Manager to be highly creative in the development of new, innovative commercially viable products for the business. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in relevant field such as chemistry, materials science, physics or chemical engineering.
Commutable from: West Bromwich, Oldbury, Walsall, Dudley, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford
Package: £60,000 - £70,000 p.a. +Bonus +Medical Cash Plan +Enhanced pension scheme
Suitable for: NPI Manager, R&D Manager, Innovation Manager, Innovation & Development Manager, Head of Innovation, Innovation Lead, Innovation Programme Manager, Senior Product Development Manager
The Role
Reporting into the Sales & Marketing Manager you will have the following duties:

Work closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager to develop the product development strategy.
Build a strong technical relationship with potential customers.
Attend potential customers meetings with the Sales & Marketing Manager and provide technical information.
Support the sales team with technical information on new products.
The Person
Educated to degree level you will have the following experience:
Proven experience in the development and on time delivery of the innovation pipeline.
Hands on approach to different development projects.
Research & development.
Ability to build good working relationships and commercial awareness.
To apply for this opportunity please click to apply or contact Greg Kneuss at the Ethero office in Telford for further details

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