Head of Technical Innovation

 

Recruiter:

Pollock & Associates

Job Ref:

X2040J

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Executive CTC package offered


SUMMARY:
Our client, a leader in the FMCG sector is seeking a Head of Innovation, you will be responsible for leading the organisation in research for new products, product enhancements and product redesign.

POSITION INFO:

Collaborating with key stakeholders both locally and globally to identify and exploit opportunities for future growth. You will have strong commercial skills and a strong understanding of marketing and branding principles within FMCG industries. Your experience should be from a strategic business or marketing development role, within an FMCG company. You will be joining a team where you can make an impact working on a range of branded platforms, helping to develop a pipeline of products to drive long- term growth.

  •  5 – 10 years’ experience in a similar role within an FMCG or Food Service Industry
  • Engineering Qualification is a MUST - an Engineer and a Chemist would be ideal
  • Strong Chemistry background is desired
  • Significant background of working with consumer and customer insights
  • Experience in strategic and operational partnering with NPD, R&D and Sales and Marketing
  • Demonstrated ability to develop repeatable processes or improve existing processes in and out of product development
  • Project management skills and managing project teams
  • Comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged


 

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