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The New Product Development and Innovation - Food has the following responsibilities:Oversee the entire NPD process and strategy (ideation, concept development, costing, sampling, etc.) collaborating closely with commercial key account managers and operational leads.Foster and empower a high-performing NPD teamEngage with different customers across the board, addressing feedback and presenting innovative solutions for major retailersLed and coordinated the NPD gate process, conducting post-launch product reviews and coordinating action plans to mitigate risks and enhancements.Identify revenue-generating opportunities across multiple channels by proactively seeking out products suitable for existing or potential new customersManage product labelling and nutritional panel development and requirements for all value-added products, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.Support the QA Manager to implement QA and QC requirements for all new value-adding operations or process changes.The successful New Product Development and Innovation - Food meets the following requirements:Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology & Processing, or similarMinimum 8-10 years of experience as an NPD, R&D, and Food Science manager in a large, structured company working with a multi-channel product environment (retail)Familiarity with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), food labelling, allergen regulations, State legislation, and international requirements. Proficient understanding of packaging materials and their suitability for various product types.Dedication to adhering to safe work practices consistent with WHS policies and procedures.Significant commercial awareness, including experience collaborating with Australian retailers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE ROLE Delivering new partner locations every yearOur primary focus is on building owners, franchise operators, and industry competitors. We collaborate with our partners through diverse commercial frameworks that require a versatile and comprehensive approach to business development.Increasing market awareness and visibility of our partnership offerings by establishing B2B connections.Engaging and pitching to potential partners via various business development activities, including networking, local canvassing, and cold-calling.Identifying partners who can rapidly expand our network by transforming existing buildings or swiftly acquiring new properties.Offering a spectrum of partnership solutions to all prospects, turning interest into commercial negotiations and obtaining board approval for new deals.Transforming commercial negotiations into signed agreements with the assistance of our legal team.Devoting substantial time to fieldwork, lead generation, client meetings, and finalising deals.THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A HUNTER , A SALES PROFESSIONAL, SOMEONE THAT ISN"T AFRAID OF SUCCESS, THAT HAS:Sales and/or B2B business development experience in a fast-growing, dynamic businessSelf-starter used to self-generating interest and focusing relentlessly on delivering results.Proven ability to find & convert deals quickly with tenacity and dedicationSelf-sufficient, deal-focused and can-do mindset, willing to take risks to succeed.Outstanding communications skills and the ability to present a compelling narrative to a wide variety of audiences, both large & small.Able to work under pressure and to think independently to create interest in a proposition.Strong business and financial acumen to give others confidence & to give credibility to the selling process.Professional working proficiency in English and fluency in the local language of the country is mandatory