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National Account Manager - Retailers Working on behalf of our client Mach are seeking a National Account Manager to provide the effective, profitable and progressive commercial management for key retail accounts within a successful food manufacturing business. This includes the day to day responsibility for the profitable growth of our clients' key retail accounts as well as the development of new business for these accounts within the business. You will be working closely with all other departments including NPD, Marketing and Site Operations, whilst engaging multi-site teams. Candidate requirements include: • Sales/ A/C Management with UK retailers, • Good understanding of sales, marketing and NPD processes, • Strong communication, customer relations & negotiation skills, • Attention to detail alongside with strong organisational skills, • Proactive and flexible approach towards work, • PC literate, • Good presentation skills, • Driving Licence Role • Monday to Friday - office based, • Travel to customers as needed (all expenses paid), • Bonus scheme, • Company Pension, • Private Medical Cover, • Genuine development opportunities Mach is a recruitment agency working on this role.

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex. My client is a global centre of excellence, specialising in the design and manufacture of electronic controllers, instrumentation, and drives. The role as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex will be leading the NPI Development team and will be responsible for liaising with the relevant design staff to ensure the overall quality and delivery of new parts, to the highest standards. You will also work to ensure the proposed design concepts can be manufactured cost-effectively. You will oversee the prototype build of products in question, prepare relevant documentation and actively participate in PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and DFMEs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis). This role will also require you to work with Operations personnel to allow for the optimisation and layout of the assembly areas, as well as the assembly tooling used in the NPI build. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager must have experience with PCBA and leading a manufacturing or production team. As Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex, you will have experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) role within electronics assembly, and/or PCB/cable assembly or electronics box build as well as experienced in the use of ERP/MRP systems (SAP Preferable). You will also have an Engineering Degree or equivalent and provable experience in a similar position. Awareness of all types of electronic printed circuit assembly techniques is beneficial. My client are a Market Leader who combine over 30 years of experience within the Electronic engineering with the attitude and opportunity of a start-up company. APPLY NOW for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager East Sussex job, or to apply for similar jobs, by sending your CV to , otherwise, we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other production jobs on 01582 878 810 or 079317 88834. JBRP1_UKTJ

NPD Testing Manager Salary £60,000 to £75,000 depending on experience 12 month FTC Folkestone Hybrid As our Testing Manager, you will take ownership of the testing plan and capability across Sagas New Product Delivery portfolio, ensuring we deliver high-quality, reliable products and services to our customers. At Saga, our vision is to provide exceptional, tailored products and services for people over 50. This is a pivotal role at an exciting time, as we continue to invest in our product portfolio and evolve our route-to-market capabilities. Youll be at the heart of this transformation, shaping how we deliver quality at scale. You will lead the end-to-end quality assurance approach across the full software development lifecycle from early discovery and planning through to execution and release. With a strong focus on strategy, automation, and continuous improvement, youll ensure best-in-class testing capability across a complex delivery ecosystem. Were looking for a confident, forward-thinking Testing Manager who brings both strategic oversight and delivery excellence. Youll be a natural leader with a passion for quality, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams. Youll thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and be comfortable influencing across technology and business stakeholders. We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. This role requires you to be working from our Folkestone office roughly once a week, as well as ad hoc trips to London, allowing us to collaborate and share success as a business. Package Description At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days, • Pension scheme matched up to 10%, • Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%, • Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary, • Wellbeing programme, • Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance, • Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Grandparents leave, • Income protection, • Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platformMain Responsibilities As Testing Manager, you will lead and coordinate the test activity across a number of business areas to deliver world-class quality assurance testing capability for our systems and services across insurance. Youll do this through excellent delivery and strategic focus with specific emphasis on automation, best practice and colleague leadership. You will be responsible for the development of the test strategy and plans for each deliverable, as well as oversight and progress reporting for their fulfilment. Taking ownership of testing within the software development lifecycle, with accountability for the testing and quality assurance of applications across the delivery ecosystem. Other accountabilities will include: Implementation and improvement of quality assurance standards across a diverse range of enterprise platforms and services, including those with regulatory requirements Lead the programme QA capability and capacity supporting the ongoing development of capability and taking accountability for testing within the delivery lifecycle, aligning with relevant technology and business units where required. Creation, definition and ownership of a QA strategy and approach in support of the DevOps and Agile development principles covering functional and non-functional test areas. Create and deliver to a testing plan which aligns to key programme milestones, calling out delays and risks where they exist Working/coordinating with partners to align test plans, enable end-to-end testing and ensure a collaborative plan and its delivery are achieved. Coordination and accountability for control practices in relation to testing. Track and manage progress to plan, reporting into programme leadership Working collaboratively with project management and Technology professionals to ensure business requirements and deadlines are met. Working with third-party development teams and solution providers. Actively support QA requirements through root cause and incident management processes across the delivery suite. Shared ownership of the testing of technology deliveries to confirm quality conformance to specifications and quality deliverables. Leading innovative solutions to reduce manual testing requirements and driving efficiencies in the testing and software development lifecycle. Supporting risk controls and input into overall risk and incident management processes across the quality assurance landscape. Supporting the delivery of technology programmes, projects and workstreams to agreed time, cost, and quality criteria. Understanding and assessing application/project risks and applying plans and methods to mitigate. Providing technical expertise and colleague mentoring to the QA and business community. Ensuring that testing is delivered in line with the requirements from internal and external regulatory bodies including the adherence to cyber security controls and frameworks. The Ideal Candidate As a Testing Manager, it is essential that you have a technical background and experience working in a lead QA position. Experience of testing in the financial services sector would be of distinct advantage. Other skills and experience required include: Track record of successful test management framework development and implementation Fulfilment of test and practices in a range of methodologies including Agile and LEAN based principles Proven experience of colleague management and coaching. Experienced QA tester used to working in a financial services regulated environment Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special About The Company Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. Were the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and?our Saga Magazine. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. Were committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity?and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture weve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. Were also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and youll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner. #LI-VL1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Administrator to join a busy head office team based in Wednesbury. This role will support the New Product Development function and is ideal for someone who is highly organised, methodical, and confident working with data and internal systems. Reporting to the NPD Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating product data within the ERP system. This includes raising new product codes, managing revisions, and ensuring Bills of Materials (BOMs) are accurate and up to date. Key responsibilities include: Raising new product codes and revision codes Creating and updating Bills of Materials (BOMs) Reviewing reports and updating system data to maintain accuracy Liaising with internal departments including Compliance, IT, Operations, and Stock Control Following established ERP system processes and workflows Communicating updates clearly and efficiently with internal stakeholdersRequirements We are looking for a detail-focused individual with strong organisational skills. Essential / desirable skills include: Strong attention to detail Experience using ERP systems or a good understanding of them Confident using Microsoft Office and Teams Understanding of operational processes and procedures Knowledge or experience of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product code setupWorking hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am - 2:30pm Pay: £12.72 per hour To be considered, please click Apply or email your CV to (url removed) Apply now to join a supportive team and take the next step in your admin career

National Account Manager £45k + £5k bonus + car/allowance + benefits We're working with a leading gardening manufacturer to recruit a National Account Manager to take ownership of a niche portfolio. This isn't a traditional sales-heavy NAM role - it's about servicing customers brilliantly, understanding products, and leading category activity. You'll work closely with marketing, customer service, and technical teams to deliver a standout experience. What you'll do Manage and grow a portfolio of specialist consumer accounts Build strong relationships and become their go‑to category partner Coordinate national customer service & trade marketing activity Lead on promotions, NPD listings, and category development Forecast accurately and review promotional performance Attend trade shows & occasional European meetings (every 6-8 weeks)What they're looking for Experienced national account manager (sector flexible) Strong communicator and relationship builder Analytical, organised, and great under pressure Good commercial understanding; marketing knowledge ideal Product‑focused, customer‑centric, and proactive PA1/PA6 is a bonus (or willingness to gain it)What you get £45k + £5k bonus Car or car allowance 25 days holiday + BH (increases with service) Private medical + death in service EV salary sacrifice scheme Ready to find out more? For an informal chat, please call Kieran on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date - just send what you have, and we'll sort the rest later

Location: Midlands (on-site role with UK & occasional overseas travel) Reporting to: Commercial Director / Business Unit Manager Wonderful opportunity to join this fresh produce business as an Account Manager, focusing on retail relationships. You will take full ownership of the commercial performance across a defined product category or customer portfolio. You will be responsible for driving sales, margin, product range, and promotional execution, while building strong, influential relationships with both customers and suppliers. Using data and insights, you will identify trends, shape category strategy, lead new product development initiatives, and maximise the performance of our portfolio across key retail partners. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role suited to a proactive commercial professional who thrives on accountability, takes ownership, and is motivated by delivering growth. Key Responsibilities: • Full ownership of customer relationships and P&L for your product category, • Deliver sales, margin and gross trade profit in line with agreed budgets, • Develop and implement category strategies using market, consumer and demographic data, • Lead and contribute to category reviews with customers, including recommendations on NPD, promotions, merchandising and packaging, • Manage ranging, pricing, promotional activity and performance analysis, • Identify and develop new customer and market opportunities, • Work closely with procurement to ensure accurate margin forecasts and strong supplier performance, • Support and deliver New Product Development in line with internal processes, • Prepare and present commercial proposals and category plans to customers and internal stakeholders, • Manage and mentor account managers, executives or assistants within the category, • Travel within the UK and overseas as required About You • Proven experience in an Account Manager or Category-focused commercial role, ideally within FMCG. Retail account management experience is preferable., • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L and budgets, • Confident in using data and insight to inform decision-making and strategy, • Experienced in building and maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships, • Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and customers, • Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities This is a great chance to take on a commercially influential role with real ownership and visibility, with the opportunity to shape category strategy and drive growth. If you thrive on working in a busy, collaborative and cross-functional working environment then this is an excellent next step. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Account Manager (FMCG, Food Manufacturing) + £55,000- £60,000 Basic DOE + Benefits + Bonus + UK + Raw Materials into Food Manufacturing Company A well-established UK ingredient supplier with over 100 years of trading heritage, sourcing raw materials from across the globe for use by leading food manufacturers and wholesalers. They support the food industry with high-quality, functional ingredients while creating an environment where people can develop and reach their full potential. An Investors in People accredited business who are on a journey of continuous improvement, focused on developing their people, strengthening the culture and sustained long term growth. Role This role will focus on developing sales across a growing portfolio of rice-based and functional ingredients, with a particular emphasis on healthy eating markets. The successful candidate will manage and grow existing key accounts while proactively identifying new business opportunities. An understanding of ingredient functionality and food science is highly desirable due to the technical nature of the products. Key Responsibilities • Develop sales across a full portfolio of industrial food ingredients for designated accounts • Deliver current and future business plans with major UK food manufacturers • Provide accurate input into forecasting and commercial planning • Build and maintain strong personal and business relationships with key customers • Work closely with customer NPD teams and internal technical colleagues • Produce and deliver agreed annual sales plans • Hold full P&L responsibility for the account portfolio, including cost control and margin management • Identify and develop new business opportunities • Liaise with procurement and maintain effective contact with supply partners Person Seeking an energetic and results-driven Account Manager with a proven track record in the UK food manufacturing industry. Core values are essential to match the culture and ethos of my client. Looking for individuals who demonstrate drive and ambition, a consultative solution led sales approach coupled with a proactive and resilient mindset. Having collaboration and team first mindset is key. Minimum 5 years' experience as an Account Manager within the UK food manufacturing sector • Proven background in sales and account management • Experience managing relationships with major UK food manufacturers • Understanding of ingredient functionality and technical composition • Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability • Excellent presentation skills with strong attention to detail • Highly motivated, confident, and professional • Strong negotiation, influencing, and networking skills To apply for this career opportunity contact Matt Martin on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

Senior Product Development Manager Location: South London Reporting into: Business Development Director Salary: £60-65k// 4 days on site, 1 day WFH Are you obsessed with creating game-changing food products? Love the buzz of innovation and the pace of the food-to-go world? This is your cha

NPD Manager - Food Innovation | South West England Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive at the front end of product development, turning great ideas into exciting new products? We're partnering with a well-established and growing food business in the South West

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturer based in Hampshire who are looking to appoint an NPD Manager to join their growing development team. As NPD Manager, you will lead the development of innovative bakery products from concept through to successful launch, working cros

A well-established ambient food manufacturer is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to lead product development from concept to launch.

NPD or product development, ideally in beauty, toiletries, or gifting.

NPD Manager - Food Innovation | South West England. Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive at the front end of product development, turning great ideas into exciting new products? We're partnering with a well-established and growing food business in the South West of

A leading engineering firm in Wolverhampton seeks a Design Engineering Manager to oversee a team of Mechanical Design Engineers.

A leading food company is seeking a Brand Manager to join their UK Marketing Team.

TRIP is scaling fast across the UK, US and beyond — and we’re looking for an exceptional NPD Manager to help build the future of drinks and supplements. Lead end-to-end NPD across drinks and supplements. NPD experience in drinks or supplements.

They’re looking for a driven, energetic, and commercially astute NPD Manager to join a high-performing team that delivers real innovation – not just product tweaks, but true concept-to-launch development. You’ve got NPD experience in a food manufacturing or supply role – maybe as an NPD Tech

A leading spirits subscription service in the UK is seeking a Product Development Manager for a 1-year maternity cover.

A leading company in food and beverage is seeking a Business Manager - NPD, Quality & Technical to lead technical projects from inception to delivery.

A prominent Asian-inspired food brand in the UK is seeking a Category Technical Manager to oversee food safety and quality assurance.

A leading fragrance company in Greater London is seeking an experienced NPD/Product Development individual to manage projects from concept to production.

A leading recruitment agency for packaging roles is seeking a Packaging Manager for a premium drinks supplier.

A well-established creator of health and wellness products is seeking an NPD Manager to lead innovative product development and launches. The role requires over 5 years of NPD experience, excellent project management skills, and a creative approach to product design.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to drive the development of new products in a dynamic environment.

An exciting opportunity exists within our Technical Services team for a Project Delivery Manager to lead New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects across Beauty & General Merchandise (GM) categories. The Project Delivery Manager is responsible for delivering key p

A leading nutritional healthcare firm in North West London seeks a Product Development Manager to oversee product innovation and coordinate market delivery.

A leading spirits subscription service in the UK is seeking a Product Development Manager for a maternity cover role.

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an R&D Manager for their York Factory.

A leading food business in South West England is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to shape its innovation pipeline. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in NPD, strong front-end innovation skills, and a genuine passion for food.

A leading coffee chain in the UK is seeking an experienced New Product Development Manager to innovate and enhance its food and drink offerings.

A global fragrance company based in London seeks a passionate Brand Management professional to support innovative fragrance projects.The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.Candidates should hav

A wellness beverage company in Greater London is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to lead the development of innovative drinks and supplements. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of NPD experience, deep formulation knowledge, and a track record of scaling products from concept to launch.

A global consumer goods company in the UK is looking for a Trade Marketing Manager.

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced NPD Manager to join their team.

A global food business is seeking an Assistant NPD Manager to drive the development journey from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will have NPD experience, a relevant food degree, and strong communication skills.

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced NPD Manager for a food business in London.

A leading houseware brand is seeking a National Account Manager to manage key customer relationships for profitable growth.

A leading food innovation firm in South West England is seeking an experienced NPD Manager to lead product development from concept to launch.

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is offering an Associate Director position focused on NPD and Innovation for a 4-month contract.

Successful candidates will possess experience at Senior Brand Manager level in a branded food or beverage environment. A dynamic food business in Greater London is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to lead the growth of their top brand.

A leading contract manufacturer in the East Midlands seeks an ambitious Technical Manager, ideally with a background in COMAH, chemical manufacturing, and quality control.

A dynamic food & drinks business in Central London is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to lead brand strategy and integrated campaigns.

The NPD Project Manager will coordinate, manage, and deliver NPD projects, ensuring Stage-Gate processes are followed, departmental alignment is maintained, and projects are delivered on time, in full, and to specification. Lead medium to large NPD projects through all stages of the innovation proce

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturer based in Hampshire who are looking to appoint an NPD Manager to join their growing development team. As NPD Manager, you will lead the development of innovative bakery products from concept through to successful launch, working cros

Manage NPD projects from concept to launch, ensuring customer satisfaction and market share growth.