NPD Assistant

This is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate who is looking to gain valuable experience in working in a fast paced business environment and has a keen interest in New Product Development.

Responsibilities

• Regular contact and communications with our German head office
• Using internal systems to oversee the NPD admin process
• Working closely with customers to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to prior to launch
• Requesting and ensuring customer samples are ordered and delivered on time
• Preparing customer presentations and attending meetings
• Using market research data to monitor market developments
• Plus any other business activities as required

Benefits

• A wide-ranging and challenging placement in a successful business operating in a tough market environment
• The possibility to gain overall knowledge of our NPD process and Commercial Management as well as the business as a whole
• Responsibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact on our NPD Department
• Above all, the chance to work in a team of motivated, creative and tenacious colleagues who are managing all aspects of a fast growing international business

Person Requirements

• Open to students looking for a placement year & recent graduates
• Studying / studied Food Science, Food Technology, or a related degree
• An interest in New Product Development and Commercial Management
• To be solution driven with the ability to make recommendations for improvement
• Excellent computer skills (Excel essential)
• Interpersonal and team working skills
• Self-motivation and good organisational skills
• Confident and can work on their own initiative
• A good sense of humour, a flexible and international approach and the desire to work in a fun but extremely challenging environment
• German speaking (preferable but not essential)