New Product Innovation Manager

Talentmark are recruiting for a New Product Innovation Manager to join a specialist chemicals manufacturing company at their site based in Dudley, on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary of 60,000 - 70,000, dependent on experience. Our client manufactures and distributes emulsions, waxes and oils internationally. They are looking for a creative New Product Innovation Manager to join their Technical team and collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing, to innovate and develop new and commercially viable products for the company. You will report to the Sales and Marketing Manager and link to RandD Teams within the UK and globally. Location: The New Product Innovation Manager will be based at the company''s site in Dudley, easily commutable within the West Midlands. New Product Innovation Manager Role: Your main duties will include:Developing new products for new markets, and managing the new product development process from scale-up to production trials.Developing the product development strategy in collaboration with the Business and Sales and Marketing Managers.Developing long term innovation plans to grow the business.Building strong technical relationships with potential customers and suppliers including by in-person visits.Testing new products and evaluating new and raw materials to support development and innovation.Supervising the Product Development team.Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:Degree ..... full job details .....