At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovation projects and shape product concepts using consumer insights.
- Company: Join a market-leading premium food brand with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative food products and influence strategic decisions.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG innovation, consumer insight, and project management.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Opportunity: Join a market-leading premium food brand with ambitious growth plans. Use consumer, shopper, and category insights to shape a commercially successful innovation pipeline. Work closely with senior leadership to influence strategic business decisions. Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead innovation projects from opportunity identification through to launch.
- Use consumer, shopper, and category insights to uncover trends, whitespace, and innovation opportunities.
- Develop and refine product concepts, propositions, and innovation pipelines.
- Design and manage consumer testing programmes to validate concepts and support innovation decisions.
- Build compelling business cases and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Partner with Marketing, Commercial, NPD, and Operations teams to deliver successful innovation projects.
- Support stage-gate processes and ensure projects remain commercially viable.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in an innovation-focused FMCG role, ideally within food.
- Strong background in concept development, consumer insight, and consumer testing.
- Experience identifying and developing opportunities in new or adjacent categories.
- Ability to turn consumer insight into commercially successful innovation.
- Strong project management skills.
Category & Insight Manager employer: Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative team at a market-leading premium food brand that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy the flexibility of working three days a week in the office while being part of a culture that values creativity and strategic thinking. Our commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment makes us an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the FMCG sector.
Contact Details:
Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
