Senior Product Manager – Fresh Produce

Overview

A market leader in their sector, our Client is an established and highly regarded Fresh Produce importer and supplier to the major retailers. Due to success and continued growth, we have the privilege of offering a Senior Product Manager position on their behalf.

The position of Senior Product Manager will manage an impressive portfolio of fruit product categories, supplied to a key retail customer. Building strong relationships with packing partners, managing quality issues, samples, trials and shelf life, positive communication is crucial to successfully provide the required volumes and quality of product to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Manage an impressive portfolio of fruit product categories supplied to a key retail customer.
• Build strong relationships with packing partners; manage quality issues, samples, trials and shelf life; ensure positive communication to deliver required volumes and quality.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the Fresh Produce sector, with knowledge of retail customer product expectations.
• Exposure to Avocado and/or Mango is highly desirable.
• Having worked in a product quality focused position, confident with managing quality & technical standards.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage time critical situations.
• Drive, passion and dedication is key for success in this position.

Location: Kent

Salary: up to £50k – dependent on experience + benefits

Monday – Friday, with some flexibility and weekend cover when required