At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead new product development from concept to launch in the exciting world of Japanese food.
- Company: Join a leading Japanese food brand known for its authentic, high-quality products.
- Benefits: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative culture that values independence and creativity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by bringing innovative Japanese food products to market.
- Qualifications: Experience in brand or project management, with a passion for Japanese cuisine.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are a leading Japanese food brand bringing authentic, high-quality products to B2B and B2C markets in the UK. We are looking for a Brand Manager to lead end-to-end new product development (NPD) and manage cross-functional projects while supporting marketing activities when needed. This is a hands-on role, requiring independence, organisation, collaboration, and a passion for Japanese food. Japanese language skills are a plus.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the full NPD process from concept to launch, coordinating with suppliers abroad, packaging design teams, technical and purchasing team.
- Coordinate packaging design for new products and existing products.
- Actively seek market insights, identify opportunities, generate NPD ideas, and make them happen through coordinating with other teams.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Manage administrative tasks of the team such as product audits, websites, samples, filing and other organisation tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support other marketing activities when required.
Who You Are
- Experience in brand management, project management, product management, or NPD (food sector preferred), with exposure to end-to-end project management and supplier coordination.
- Passionate about Japanese food, cooking, and its quality & authenticity.
- Comfortable in Japanese corporate culture, respectful, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
- Independent, proactive, collaborative, organised, and commercially smart.
- Positive, self-driven, flexible, and able to work across teams including virtual colleagues and external partners.
- Japanese language skills are a plus.
Success Measures
- End-to-end delivery of NPD projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
- Product performance, market acceptance, and commercial impact.
- Quality of collaboration across internal teams and with suppliers/agencies.
- Accuracy, organisation, and effectiveness in administrative and project support.
Brand Manager – NPD Focus (Japanese Food Brand) in Enfield employer: Tazaki Foods
As a leading Japanese food brand, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth through hands-on experience in new product development, while also benefiting from our commitment to quality and authenticity in everything we do. Located in the UK, we offer a unique chance to immerse yourself in Japanese culinary traditions and contribute to exciting projects that resonate with both B2B and B2C markets.
