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Product Merchandising Manager Womenswear North West Flexible Working Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits What's on Offer: Up to £65,000 salary Annual bonus Flexible working Excellent benefits package Significant career development opportunity The chance to shape and grow a strategically important category within a globally recognised sportswear brand A leading global sportswear brand is looking for an exceptional Product Merchandising Manager to take ownership of its Women's category and play a pivotal role in shaping future growth. This is not a retail merchandising position. We're looking for a commercially-minded product specialist with deep category expertise, a passion for women's sportswear, and a strong understanding of how branded apparel has evolved within the modern consumer landscape. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile brand and influence product strategy, category direction and go-to-market execution across a globally recognised business. The Opportunity: As Product Merchandising Manager for Women's, you will sit at the centre of the product creation and go-to-market process, acting as the commercial heartbeat of the category. You'll combine consumer insight, commercial analysis and product strategy to build compelling assortments, influence future product direction and ensure flawless execution across every stage of the product lifecycle. Working cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Design and Development teams, you'll ensure the business remains consumer-led, commercially focused and ahead of market trends. This role is ideal for someone looking to take a significant step forward in their merchandising, category management or product management career within a leading branded environment. Key Responsibilities Category & Product Strategy Own and drive the Women's category strategy across multiple product areas and markets. Develop commercially relevant assortments that balance global consistency with regional and customer requirements. Identify market opportunities, consumer trends and category growth drivers to influence future product direction. Ensure the category remains fresh, relevant and competitive within the evolving women's sportswear market. Go-To-Market Leadership Lead key category milestones throughout the product creation and go-to-market process. Act as the central point of alignment between Product, Planning, Sales and Marketing teams. Ensure launch plans, timelines and product strategies are delivered accurately and on schedule. Drive executional excellence across all category touch points. Commercial Performance Partner with Key Account Managers and Sales Directors to align category strategy and business objectives. Monitor weekly sales performance and rate-of-sale metrics, translating data into actionable recommendations. Deliver seasonal forecasting and demand planning across both inline and consumer ranges. Support pricing, margin and assortment decisions to maximise category profitability and growth. Consumer & Market Insights: Maintain a deep understanding of the women's sportswear consumer and competitive landscape. Use market data, trend analysis and consumer insights to guide decision-making. Identify emerging opportunities and translate them into commercial product strategies. Champion the voice of the consumer throughout the business. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across Product, Design, Development, Planning, Sales, Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams. Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and regions. Ensure clear communication, alignment and accountability throughout the product lifecycle. About You: We're looking for a commercially astute category specialist with a passion for women's product and a proven track record within branded apparel. You'll likely come from a sportswear, fashion or lifestyle brand environment and have experience working with major retailers or leading consumer brands. Essential Experience: Significant experience within Product Merchandising, Category Management, Consumer Trading, Product Management or a similar commercial product role. Strong background in branded apparel, ideally within sportswear, athleisure or lifestyle categories. Deep understanding of the women's category and the evolution of women's consumer behaviour within branded sportswear. Experience building assortments, analysing performance and influencing product strategy. Advanced commercial and analytical capability with strong numerical skills. Experience working cross-functionally within complex, fast-paced organisations. Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Highly Desirable: Experience with major branded retailers Experience operating within international or global markets. Degree-qualified, ideally in a discipline that promotes analytical thinking, problem-solving and strategic decision-making such as Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Architecture or similar. Personal Attributes: Consumer obsessed and passionate about women's product. Commercially sharp with strong strategic thinking capability. Naturally curious and insight-driven. Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Proactive, ambitious and eager to make a genuine impact. If you're passionate about branded apparel, obsessed with the women's category and ready to play a key role in shaping the future of a market-leading brand, we'd love to hear from you. BH36296

Product Merchandising Manager Womenswear North West Flexible Working Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits What's on Offer: Up to £65,000 salary Annual bonus Flexible working Excellent benefits package Significant career development opportunity The chance to shape and grow a strategically important category within a globally recognised sportswear brand A leading global sportswear brand is looking for an exceptional Product Merchandising Manager to take ownership of its Women's category and play a pivotal role in shaping future growth. This is not a retail merchandising position. We're looking for a commercially-minded product specialist with deep category expertise, a passion for women's sportswear, and a strong understanding of how branded apparel has evolved within the modern consumer landscape. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile brand and influence product strategy, category direction and go-to-market execution across a globally recognised business. The Opportunity: As Product Merchandising Manager for Women's, you will sit at the centre of the product creation and go-to-market process, acting as the commercial heartbeat of the category. You'll combine consumer insight, commercial analysis and product strategy to build compelling assortments, influence future product direction and ensure flawless execution across every stage of the product lifecycle. Working cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Design and Development teams, you'll ensure the business remains consumer-led, commercially focused and ahead of market trends. This role is ideal for someone looking to take a significant step forward in their merchandising, category management or product management career within a leading branded environment. Key Responsibilities Category & Product Strategy Own and drive the Women's category strategy across multiple product areas and markets. Develop commercially relevant assortments that balance global consistency with regional and customer requirements. Identify market opportunities, consumer trends and category growth drivers to influence future product direction. Ensure the category remains fresh, relevant and competitive within the evolving women's sportswear market. Go-To-Market Leadership Lead key category milestones throughout the product creation and go-to-market process. Act as the central point of alignment between Product, Planning, Sales and Marketing teams. Ensure launch plans, timelines and product strategies are delivered accurately and on schedule. Drive executional excellence across all category touch points. Commercial Performance Partner with Key Account Managers and Sales Directors to align category strategy and business objectives. Monitor weekly sales performance and rate-of-sale metrics, translating data into actionable recommendations. Deliver seasonal forecasting and demand planning across both inline and consumer ranges. Support pricing, margin and assortment decisions to maximise category profitability and growth. Consumer & Market Insights: Maintain a deep understanding of the women's sportswear consumer and competitive landscape. Use market data, trend analysis and consumer insights to guide decision-making. Identify emerging opportunities and translate them into commercial product strategies. Champion the voice of the consumer throughout the business. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across Product, Design, Development, Planning, Sales, Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams. Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and regions. Ensure clear communication, alignment and accountability throughout the product lifecycle. About You: We're looking for a commercially astute category specialist with a passion for women's product and a proven track record within branded apparel. You'll likely come from a sportswear, fashion or lifestyle brand environment and have experience working with major retailers or leading consumer brands. Essential Experience: Significant experience within Product Merchandising, Category Management, Consumer Trading, Product Management or a similar commercial product role. Strong background in branded apparel, ideally within sportswear, athleisure or lifestyle categories. Deep understanding of the women's category and the evolution of women's consumer behaviour within branded sportswear. Experience building assortments, analysing performance and influencing product strategy. Advanced commercial and analytical capability with strong numerical skills. Experience working cross-functionally within complex, fast-paced organisations. Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Highly Desirable: Experience with major branded retailers Experience operating within international or global markets. Degree-qualified, ideally in a discipline that promotes analytical thinking, problem-solving and strategic decision-making such as Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Architecture or similar. Personal Attributes: Consumer obsessed and passionate about women's product. Commercially sharp with strong strategic thinking capability. Naturally curious and insight-driven. Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Proactive, ambitious and eager to make a genuine impact. If you're passionate about branded apparel, obsessed with the women's category and ready to play a key role in shaping the future of a market-leading brand, we'd love to hear from you. BH36296

Product Merchandising Manager Womenswear North West Flexible Working Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits What's on Offer: Up to £65,000 salary Annual bonus Flexible working Excellent benefits package Significant career development opportunity The chance to shape and grow a strategically important category within a globally recognised sportswear brand A leading global sportswear brand is looking for an exceptional Product Merchandising Manager to take ownership of its Women's category and play a pivotal role in shaping future growth. This is not a retail merchandising position. We're looking for a commercially-minded product specialist with deep category expertise, a passion for women's sportswear, and a strong understanding of how branded apparel has evolved within the modern consumer landscape. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile brand and influence product strategy, category direction and go-to-market execution across a globally recognised business. The Opportunity: As Product Merchandising Manager for Women's, you will sit at the centre of the product creation and go-to-market process, acting as the commercial heartbeat of the category. You'll combine consumer insight, commercial analysis and product strategy to build compelling assortments, influence future product direction and ensure flawless execution across every stage of the product lifecycle. Working cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Design and Development teams, you'll ensure the business remains consumer-led, commercially focused and ahead of market trends. This role is ideal for someone looking to take a significant step forward in their merchandising, category management or product management career within a leading branded environment. Key Responsibilities Category & Product Strategy Own and drive the Women's category strategy across multiple product areas and markets. Develop commercially relevant assortments that balance global consistency with regional and customer requirements. Identify market opportunities, consumer trends and category growth drivers to influence future product direction. Ensure the category remains fresh, relevant and competitive within the evolving women's sportswear market. Go-To-Market Leadership Lead key category milestones throughout the product creation and go-to-market process. Act as the central point of alignment between Product, Planning, Sales and Marketing teams. Ensure launch plans, timelines and product strategies are delivered accurately and on schedule. Drive executional excellence across all category touch points. Commercial Performance Partner with Key Account Managers and Sales Directors to align category strategy and business objectives. Monitor weekly sales performance and rate-of-sale metrics, translating data into actionable recommendations. Deliver seasonal forecasting and demand planning across both inline and consumer ranges. Support pricing, margin and assortment decisions to maximise category profitability and growth. Consumer & Market Insights: Maintain a deep understanding of the women's sportswear consumer and competitive landscape. Use market data, trend analysis and consumer insights to guide decision-making. Identify emerging opportunities and translate them into commercial product strategies. Champion the voice of the consumer throughout the business. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across Product, Design, Development, Planning, Sales, Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams. Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and regions. Ensure clear communication, alignment and accountability throughout the product lifecycle. About You: We're looking for a commercially astute category specialist with a passion for women's product and a proven track record within branded apparel. You'll likely come from a sportswear, fashion or lifestyle brand environment and have experience working with major retailers or leading consumer brands. Essential Experience: Significant experience within Product Merchandising, Category Management, Consumer Trading, Product Management or a similar commercial product role. Strong background in branded apparel, ideally within sportswear, athleisure or lifestyle categories. Deep understanding of the women's category and the evolution of women's consumer behaviour within branded sportswear. Experience building assortments, analysing performance and influencing product strategy. Advanced commercial and analytical capability with strong numerical skills. Experience working cross-functionally within complex, fast-paced organisations. Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Highly Desirable: Experience with major branded retailers Experience operating within international or global markets. Degree-qualified, ideally in a discipline that promotes analytical thinking, problem-solving and strategic decision-making such as Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Architecture or similar. Personal Attributes: Consumer obsessed and passionate about women's product. Commercially sharp with strong strategic thinking capability. Naturally curious and insight-driven. Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Proactive, ambitious and eager to make a genuine impact. If you're passionate about branded apparel, obsessed with the women's category and ready to play a key role in shaping the future of a market-leading brand, we'd love to hear from you. BH36296

Ready to take the next step in your commercial career within the Fresh Produce industry? We are looking for a Commercial Manager to drive category growth, strengthen key customer relationships, and play a central role in the future success of a fast-growing importer. This is a high-impact role for a commercially sharp professional who thrives on building partnerships, hitting targets, and staying ahead of market trends. Working closely with customers, growers, and internal teams, you will take ownership of product categories from end to end, balancing customer demands with sales and margin performance while ensuring quality and freshness throughout the supply chain. Role Overview As Commercial Manager, you will lead category management across key accounts, develop joint plans that grow sales and share, and act as the vital link between customers and internal departments. You will own forecasting, identify opportunities for profitable growth, and keep the business ahead on consumer trends and competitor activity. Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities Deliver market-leading category management to grow sales and share across key accounts Build, develop, and maintain commercially valuable relationships with key customers Write, implement, and evolve joint category plans across all relevant areas Achieve sales, volume, and margin targets within key accounts Provide accurate weekly sales forecasting and account information for longer-term planning Contribute creatively and technically to the promotion and development of the product range Evaluate the supply chain continuously to identify cost savings and quality improvements Liaise with supply chain, procurement, technical, and operations teams to ensure timely, quality delivery Resolve technical and quality issues in collaboration with internal specialists Track consumer trends, competitor activity, and product lines to inform strategy Ensure adherence to administrative and financial systems and controls Commercial Manager Key Requirements Customer-centric commercial experience within the Fresh Produce industry Proven category management experience across product categories Strong leadership skills with the ability to work closely across a commercial team A firm grasp of managing customer expectations while achieving sales and margin targets Up-to-date market knowledge of consumer trends and product lines Strong administrative skills and commercial attention to detail Confident communicator across both customers and internal teams Willing and able to travel, both UK and international Full driving licence and own transport, as the role is fully office based in a location not served by public transport This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, forward-thinking business where your commercial decisions will directly shape growth. You will own significant relationships, influence strategy, and make a tangible impact from day one. This is a UK-based position, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview where applicable.

Do you get a buzz from seeing a crop go from trial plot to commercial success? Are you equally happy in the field, analysing data, talking varieties with breeders, and discussing market needs with customers? I'm recruiting a Crop Category Technologist for a well-established, international seed business that's entering an exciting new phase. Traditionally strong and highly respected, the business is now reshaping how it works - bringing R&D and commercial thinking together. The Big Picture You'll work closely with a Crop Category Manager, taking ownership of the trials, development and technical side of a defined crop group. While the CCM sets the strategy, you'll make it happen - running trials, evaluating varieties, feeding insight back to breeders, and supporting key customers with real technical credibility. It's a national role, with strong links into Europe, and plenty of scope to shape how your crop category evolves. What You'll Be Doing Designing and running a full UK trials programme for your crop category Turning trial results into clear recommendations on what should move forward - and what shouldn't Supporting commercial conversations with customers by bringing solid, evidence-based insight Keeping on top of market trends, competitor varieties and evolving grower requirements Helping create technical content for open days, demos and promotional activity This is very much a hybrid role of scientific, practical and commercial responsibilities, ideal for someone who likes seeing the bigger picture, not just one piece of it. Crops You Could Be Working With Depending on experience and location, this could include: Brassicas (cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage) Roots (onions, carrots, radishes) Plus some smaller or emerging crop segments as the structure evolves Who This Will Suit I'm looking for someone who: Has several years' experience in research and development within fresh produce Understands how varieties are developed, evaluated and commercialised Can work independently, organise themselves, and keep multiple trials moving at once Enjoys interacting with customers and stakeholders - not just being behind the scenes Is comfortable with IT systems, digital trial tools and CRM platforms Is happy to travel regularly in the UK and occasionally internationally What's On Offer Competitive salary Company car (personal use available, tax applicable) Pension scheme Private healthcare Contribution towards home broadband and phone costs to support remote working If you like autonomy, responsibility, and being trusted to own your area - this one's worth a conversation. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily 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 already, and we can sort the rest later.

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry, supplying UK Retailers with the best produce from Worldwide Growers. As Account Manager , this position is a fundamental part of the successful supply of product to key customers. The successful Commercial / Account Manager will work closely with the senior team to meet customer demand and offer & deliver the highest standard of customer satisfaction to key retail accounts. This is a pivotal position at a crucial and exciting time and offers a commercially driven individual the opportunity to become part of the passionate commercial team and support the success of the business going forward. Responsibilities include; Build honest and strong relationships with key commercial contacts, offering market leading category management Work as part of the team to ensure commercial expectations are met with outstanding service levels achieved Manage and develop large product categories with retail customers Manage and achieve sales, volumes, and service targets We require; Ability to work within a demanding environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service Experience gained within a comparable role, having managed key retail customer accounts Confident, passionate, commercially driven individual, with a positive approach Fresh Produce experience, ideally within a Fruit category This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is seeking a comparable role or an individual who is now seeking their next step within a commercially focused career. Location: Kent Salary; Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits

Transport Manager - Maternity Cover PRM Furniture Lancing, West Sussex Fixed Term: July/August 2026 - September 2027 PRM is looking for an experienced, driven Transport Manager to join us on a maternity cover basis. This is a genuine opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark. We're not just looking for someone to hold the fort, we want a leader who'll bring fresh thinking, drive continuous improvement, and really take ownership of the operation. About the role You'll take full ownership of our transport operations, leading a team of 15 and overseeing our HGV and grey fleet from top to bottom. Compliance is at the core of the role; driver hours, vehicle maintenance, tachographs, FORS, Operator's Licence, RAMS, but this is much more than a compliance position. We're looking for someone who'll assess how we currently operate, identify where improvements can be made, and have the confidence and capability to implement them. Reporting to our Head of Service Delivery, you'll be responsible for setting and maintaining high standards across the team, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring our customers consistently receive the level of service they expect. Safety is non-negotiable, and you'll lead a culture that reflects that. What we're looking for You'll hold a Transport Manager CPC and FORS Practitioner qualification, both are essential. More broadly, we're looking for someone with a strong track record in transport or fleet management, who leads from the front and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo where needed. You'll be highly organised, commercially aware, and confident communicating across all levels of the business and with external stakeholders. A Category C+E licence is desirable but not essential. This role suits someone who takes genuine pride in operational excellence, someone who sees a 13-month contract as an opportunity, not a stopgap.

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry, supplying UK Retailers with the best produce from Worldwide Growers. As Senior National Account Manager , this position is a fundamental part of the successful supply of product to key customers. The successful Senior National Account Manager will work closely with the senior team to meet customer demand and offer & deliver the highest standard of customer satisfaction to key retail accounts. This is a pivotal position at a crucial and exciting time and offers a commercially driven individual the opportunity to become part of the passionate commercial team and support the success of the business going forward. Responsibilities include; Build honest and strong relationships with key commercial retail contacts, offering market leading category management Work as part of the team to ensure commercial expectations are met with outstanding service levels achieved Manage and develop large product categories with retail customers Manage and achieve sales, volumes, and service targets We require; Fresh Produce / Fresh Food experience, ideally within a Fruit category is essential. Ability to work within a demanding environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service Experience gained within a comparable role, having managed key retail customer accounts Confident, passionate, commercially driven individual, with a positive approach This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is seeking Commercial lead role in the fresh produce sector. Salary; Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits Location; West Midlands

Role: Portfolio Executive Location: Leeds Broadgate Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What You'll be doing: As part of our dynamic portfolio team, you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of new and existing products from concept through to launch. Working cross-functionally across the business, you'll help ensure projects are delivered on time, aligned to customer expectations, and contribute to Greencore's strategic KPIs and innovation plans. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining and updating the Project Master Plan to provide a live, accurate overview of all products progressing through the IBP process Supporting weekly and monthly ITP, IBP, Feasibility and S&G meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and followed through Managing documentation and reporting processes to keep key stakeholders informed and aligned Creating and maintaining product master documentation throughout the Stage & Gate product lifecycle Assisting with the effective delivery of projects through the Stage & Gate process to meet critical path timelines Coordinating Post Launch Reviews to evaluate financial, operational and sales performance, while capturing key learnings and continuous improvement opportunities Supporting range performance reviews, helping identify opportunities to improve profitability and portfolio performance Providing support across BAU activities in the absence of the Portfolio Manager, ensuring continuity across reporting, communication and escalation processes What We're Looking For We're looking for a highly organised and commercially aware individual who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoys working collaboratively across multiple teams. You'll ideally have: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience interpreting and working with data Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels Experience supporting projects through their lifecycle against challenging KPIs, timelines and business objectives An understanding of manufacturing capability and food development processes Experience within a commercial environment, ideally within FMCG Knowledge of category management principles and commercial priorities Most importantly, you'll be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering successful products that make an impact. At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Product Merchandising Manager Womenswear North West Flexible Working Up to 65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits What's on Offer: Up to 65,000 salary Annual bonus Flexible working Excellent benefits package Significant career development opportunity The chance to shape and grow a strategically important category within a globally recognised sportswear brand A leading global sportswear brand is looking for an exceptional Product Merchandising Manager to take ownership of its Women's category and play a pivotal role in shaping future growth. This is not a retail merchandising position. We're looking for a commercially-minded product specialist with deep category expertise, a passion for women's sportswear, and a strong understanding of how branded apparel has evolved within the modern consumer landscape. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile brand and influence product strategy, category direction and go-to-market execution across a globally recognised business. The Opportunity: As Product Merchandising Manager for Women's, you will sit at the centre of the product creation and go-to-market process, acting as the commercial heartbeat of the category. You'll combine consumer insight, commercial analysis and product strategy to build compelling assortments, influence future product direction and ensure flawless execution across every stage of the product lifecycle. Working cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Design and Development teams, you'll ensure the business remains consumer-led, commercially focused and ahead of market trends. This role is ideal for someone looking to take a significant step forward in their merchandising, category management or product management career within a leading branded environment. Key Responsibilities Category & Product Strategy Own and drive the Women's category strategy across multiple product areas and markets. Develop commercially relevant assortments that balance global consistency with regional and customer requirements. Identify market opportunities, consumer trends and category growth drivers to influence future product direction. Ensure the category remains fresh, relevant and competitive within the evolving women's sportswear market. Go-To-Market Leadership Lead key category milestones throughout the product creation and go-to-market process. Act as the central point of alignment between Product, Planning, Sales and Marketing teams. Ensure launch plans, timelines and product strategies are delivered accurately and on schedule. Drive executional excellence across all category touch points. Commercial Performance Partner with Key Account Managers and Sales Directors to align category strategy and business objectives. Monitor weekly sales performance and rate-of-sale metrics, translating data into actionable recommendations. Deliver seasonal forecasting and demand planning across both inline and consumer ranges. Support pricing, margin and assortment decisions to maximise category profitability and growth. Consumer & Market Insights: Maintain a deep understanding of the women's sportswear consumer and competitive landscape. Use market data, trend analysis and consumer insights to guide decision-making. Identify emerging opportunities and translate them into commercial product strategies. Champion the voice of the consumer throughout the business. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across Product, Design, Development, Planning, Sales, Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams. Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and regions. Ensure clear communication, alignment and accountability throughout the product lifecycle. About You: We're looking for a commercially astute category specialist with a passion for women's product and a proven track record within branded apparel. You'll likely come from a sportswear, fashion or lifestyle brand environment and have experience working with major retailers or leading consumer brands. Essential Experience: Significant experience within Product Merchandising, Category Management, Consumer Trading, Product Management or a similar commercial product role. Strong background in branded apparel, ideally within sportswear, athleisure or lifestyle categories. Deep understanding of the women's category and the evolution of women's consumer behaviour within branded sportswear. Experience building assortments, analysing performance and influencing product strategy. Advanced commercial and analytical capability with strong numerical skills. Experience working cross-functionally within complex, fast-paced organisations. Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Highly Desirable: Experience with major branded retailers Experience operating within international or global markets. Degree-qualified, ideally in a discipline that promotes analytical thinking, problem-solving and strategic decision-making such as Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Architecture or similar. Personal Attributes: Consumer obsessed and passionate about women's product. Commercially sharp with strong strategic thinking capability. Naturally curious and insight-driven. Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Proactive, ambitious and eager to make a genuine impact. If you're passionate about branded apparel, obsessed with the women's category and ready to play a key role in shaping the future of a market-leading brand, we'd love to hear from you. BH36296

Supplier Technical Manager Fresh Produce Remote working with travel Competitive Are you a Supplier Technical Manager or Supplier technologist working within fresh produce? If so, we'd like to hear from you. About our client Our client is a leading packer of fresh produce, and is look for a Supplier Technical Manager / Supplier Technologist for a minimum of a 8-month FTC About the Role As Supplier Technical Manager you will be responsible for driving the quality of product from the supplier base, leading audits and supplier visits. Managing supplier KPI's, ensuring due diligence is in place at the start of season, doing end-of-season reviews. The Ideal Candidate You will need to have a proven track record of working in a Technical Manager / Assistant Technical Manager / Technologist role within fresh produce, ideally supplier-facing within the fruit category. Have good experience in dealing and managing suppliers and growers. Good knowledge of fresh produce, ideally fruit. Good auditing knowledge of suppliers. For further information please contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Title: Senior Brand Manager (12 Month FTC) Salary: 60K Location: Cambridgeshire Work Pattern: Hybrid We're partnering with a leading food & drink manufacturer who are making exciting changes in the retailer market. As part of their expanding marketing team, they're looking for a Senior Brand Manager to re-launch a flagship product and drive growth in the fast-moving protein drinks category. This is a high-profile role where you'll shape strategy, own execution, and be the face of the brand with retailers. You won't be doing it in isolation either. This is a business that thrives on collaboration, with a supportive team that works cross-functionally to make things happen. Add to that a category that's evolving quickly and a company making bold moves in the retailer market - you've got the perfect platform to bring fresh thinking and leave your mark. Key responsibilities: Lead the brand re-launch, including brand positioning, comms and channel strategy. Grow the product range through consumer-led campaigns and innovation. Own the 12-18 month brand plan, delivering against KPIs with full budget accountability. Build a 24-month innovation pipeline, grounded in insight and category drivers. Act as the face of the brand with retailers - presenting brand plans, innovation opportunities and performance updates. Deliver integrated campaigns across PR, digital, shopper and experiential channels. Candidate criteria: Proven experience in brand management within food or drink. Track record of successful product launches or re-launches. Strong commercial acumen and data-driven decision making. Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on - owning projects end to end. A collaborative style and proactive approach. What's on offer: A chance to own the full brand journey for a household name. 60K - hybrid working A team of genuine, down to earth, 'go-getters' to work alongside. A business with momentum - and the opportunity to make your mark. Interested? Apply below! If shortlisted, Jordan from MorePeople will be in touch to discuss your application further.

National Account Manager/Commercial Manager - FMCG - New! Location: Midlands Competitive Salary + Package + Growth and Progression Are you a driven and ambitious National Account Manager to join a growing 100m biscuit business. This role offers the chance to manage relationships with some of the UK's biggest retailers and help shape the future of a much-loved category. About Us We have been baking in Uttoxeter for over a century and is home to some of the UK's best-loved biscuits. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and great value, we supply own-label and branded products to major retailers nationwide. Proud of our heritage but focused on the future, we're a 100m business with exciting growth plans, a collaborative culture, and a passion for creating biscuits that people love. The Role Manage day-to-day relationships with major retail grocers. Drive growth across existing accounts and own-label biscuit ranges. Support promotional planning, forecasting, and sales reporting (with internal admin support in place). Collaborate with NPD, Marketing, and Category teams to deliver winning customer strategies. Represent the business in customer meetings while supporting senior leadership on high-level accounts. Contribute fresh ideas to new product launches and help engage with emerging consumer groups. About You Experience in FMCG sales, account management or BDM , ideally biscuits, bakery, or wider snacking. Track record of building and developing strong retailer relationships. Background as a Junior National Account Manager or similar, ready to step up. Commercially astute, ambitious, and driven - with clear progression potential into leadership. Brings fresh thinking, new perspectives, and energy to an experienced team. Strong cultural fit: collaborative, values-led, and motivated by working in a fun, dynamic commercial team. Ideally Midlands-based, with flexibility to travel. Full UK Dirvers License Location & Travel 2 days per week in Uttoxeter, plus regular travel to key customers in Leeds, Bradford, and Kent. Flexible working hours and travel arrangements. Business mileage allowance provided. What's on Offer Competitive, flexible salary package. Opportunity to work in a vibrant, fast-moving biscuits category . Long-term progression, with potential to step into senior leadership. A supportive and energetic team environment where new ideas are valued. Please send apply with your CV if this role is of interest and a member of our team will be in touch!

About The Role We're looking for Buying Managers across a number of our categories. The Buying Manager will work in planning, sourcing, selecting and negotiating a commercial and competitively priced product range across all channels, whilst maximising sales and margin for the department. Our commercial teams decide what we sell and at what price. We source great products for our customers and negotiate deals with suppliers. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes. Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. You'll help to deliver exceptional, customer-led ranges which drive sales and margin across a specific category. You will build on the capability of our Buying team by engaging with different teams across the business to translate customer buying insights into competitive customer propositions, ensuring quality and value. Some of your responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area Driving sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition Delivery of margin targets through negotiation and robust supplier plans Delivering our supplier promises (12 point charter) through continuously improving Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits Using your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies Actively support and promote the high performance culture of the Buying team, including the support of personal and professional growth to encourage colleagues to be the best they can be Helping to deliver a great customer experience - helping them to buy Operating in full compliance with the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP) This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office. We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we're looking for someone who has: Track record as a Buying Manager/Senior Buyer/Senior Trader in a similar environment A proven negotiator Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex, competitive market A strong customer centricity with a track record of putting the customer first Ability to work at pace, in a fast and flexible environment with drive, energy and enthusiasm Significant commercial understanding with an excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making background Experience of building relationships at all levels to drive commercial benefits Experience of implementing and driving unified strategies in a complex business environment About The Team At Morrisons, we're the single biggest food manufacturer in the UK, and the only retailer to operate our own processing sites. Which means we're not just responsible for keeping our shelves stocked - we need to stock our manufacturing sites, too. As a true one-of-a-kind business, we curate, arrange and buy everything from raw materials like flour and meat to the products our customers pop in for every day. We negotiate prices and make sure we're able to sell as much as we can. We look at product packaging and quality to help us decide where products will sit in our stores. And when you remember that each category is worth a percentage of our overall £12billion turnover from supermarket sales alone, the impact of each buying team is huge. We work in embedded business teams, so our Buyers sit with their supply chain, finance and technical counterparts, working alongside each other to make decisions and take action quickly. We even have joint targets so that we're unified in our mission to serve our customers. About The Company 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement Company pension contributions Private healthcare Perks with over 850 retailers We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We're the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we'd love to meet you

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal. The Role: This is a key role in Wasabi s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand. The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets. Key Responsibilities: Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and in-restaurant customer experience Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships Define and implement Wasabi s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a local vs centrally managed approach Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team Our Requirements: The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification. They will also need to demonstrate: Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Data literacy with the ability to speak to the numbers Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!

Requisition ID: 60546 Position Type: FT Fixed Term Workplace Arrangement: About Kerry Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated Dairy Business that encompasses a number of divisions spanning from its Agribusiness (Kerry Dairy Farms) through to Dairy & Nutritional Ingredients & its Dairy Consumer Foods Business. With its strong Dairy heritage, world class sustainability credentials, a deep-rooted connection to its 3000 Farmers & milk suppliers, right through to its portfolio of household favourite Brands, Kerry Dairy are one of the World's Leading Dairy Businesses, with a Revenue in excess of €1.3bn annually. The Dairy Consumer Foods division, is home to a number of the UK & Irelands favourite Dairy & Plant Based Brands (Strings & Things; PURE Dairy-Free; Dairygold, Charleville, Golden Cow, Coleraine, Low Low & Attack a Snak). On top of this, we are the largest supplier of Private Label Dairy spreads in the UK & supply all major Retailers in the UK, Ireland as well as parts of mainland Europe. About the role We're seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to join our team in a newly created role that will be central to defining and driving our ambitious growth agenda. In this position, you'll work closely with the Head of Strategy to design, shape, and mobilise our long-term business strategy. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying and pursuing international expansion opportunities, as well as supporting the development and launch of new incubation brands. Another key part of your remit will be to uncover and seize white-space opportunities that will fuel our future growth. This role is for someone who relishes a challenge, can pivot quickly, and is excited by the prospect of contributing to our growth across multiple critical fronts. We're looking for an individual that can operate at a strategic "30,000-foot" level while also managing executional tasks and seamlessly flexing between the two. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Growth Collaborate with the Head of Strategy on key initiatives, including refreshing our long-term business strategy. Develop aligned sub-strategies, assess growth opportunities (e.g. white space, innovation, tech), and deliver business cases and recommendations. Support evaluations of partnerships, acquisitions, and investments. International Expansion Lead market research to identify and prioritise high-potential international markets. Shape go-to-market strategies, partner with local teams for successful entry, and monitor performance to drive growth and global presence. Incubator Brand Development Drive the expansion of Smug Dairy into the food-to-go category. Deliver marketing plans to boost awareness and trial, explore new channels with GTM teams, and support the development of future incubator brands to sustain innovation. Qualifications and skills Strategic Agility: A proven ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable plans. Ambiguity is Your Friend: You're comfortable with a role that shifts and evolves, thriving on variety and new challenges. Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of business drivers, market dynamics, and how to identify profitable growth opportunities. Analytical Prowess: Excellent research and analytical skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into clear, concise insights. Further qualifications and skills Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Proactive self-starter, able to manage multiple priorities Clear and persuasive communicator across diverse audiences Background in strategy, business development, brand management, or international expansion is a plus Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers . Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter: Posting Type: LI

Why Work With Us Our client is a fast-growing business at the forefront of fresh produce and fruit innovation. They're looking for someone who shares the same ambition, energy and creativity. Benefits: Flexible hybrid working after training Discretionary annual bonus Health support through Medicash for you and your family Instant access to earned pay via Wagestream Free on-site parking with EV charge points Subsidised staff canteen Bright, modern office space Comprehensive training and development programmes Regular staff social events The Opportunity This is a key role within our Category, Product Development & Marketing team. As NPD Manager, you'll lead product innovation across our range of products, working closely with retailers and internal teams. From concept to launch, you'll ensure every fresh produce and fruit product is creative, commercially viable, and aligned with their brand values. Your Responsibilities Will Include Developing commercially focused new product concepts Using market insights and trends to identify opportunities Driving product improvement to enhance quality and margins Leading project timelines, approvals, and stakeholder engagement Coordinating trials and working with technical teams to ensure production readiness Monitoring market competitors and benchmarking products Supporting wider strategic innovation plans for the business Hosting creative sessions and contributing to our annual innovation calendar About You We're looking for someone with a strong track record in food product development, ideally within fruit or fresh produce categories. You'll need to be both commercially savvy and creatively driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across different departments. A good understanding of retailer expectations and food manufacturing processes will be a real asset. Want to know more? Apply now! For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me - (url removed) INDTECH

Development Manager Proud to deliver high quality products and develop a high-quality career Salary - Competitive Private Health Care 25 Days Holiday 10% Bonus Location - London 37.5 hours per week Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. About the role. As a Development Manager you will work as an integral part of the development team at pace in a fast moving environment, by producing innovative food products - that can be mass produced without any loss of quality or taste, which reflect our customer's trends and requirements. You will provide support at all key stages from concept / ideation to handover to the Process Team ensuring a smooth transition. Role Accountabilities Business Communication: Has effective internal working relationships across key functions to ensure the delivery of the Development process activity. Leadership: Manages and supports the team to effectively deliver the development activity to the highest standard, ensuring delivery of projects through critical path management Customer: Has good overall awareness of retailer development requirements and their relevant brand standards. Has effective customer relationships. Culinary: Has the ability to present product to internal and external customers. Demonstrates culinary knowledge and expertise Category Management: Has an understanding of category management principles and the ability to apply them. Product Innovation: Has a good awareness of relevant food trends, uses all mediums to generate ideas and has the ability to funnel and prioritise. Business Knowledge: Fully understands relevant site capabilities and has an understanding of broader Group capabilities. Product Development Cycle: Manages the internal business development process ensuring product development delivers in line with customer and business expectations. Market Awareness: Has an overall awareness of relevant product ranges in the market. Monitors and benchmarks product quality and escalates issues. Pipeline Management: Responsible for ensuring all product development is clear and accurate on sector pipeline document. Behaviours: Attention to detail, fast paced, positive, dynamic, creative, tenacious, resilient, alignment to BV values. About you. 1-2 years experience from a similar FMCG role with the food industry Excellent organisational, investigative problem solving and communication skills Drive, energy and enthusiasm Previous experience of working within a results orientated team Good standard of IT skills to include power point, word and excel Customer experience People management skills Innovative Critical thinking skills Critical path management Full UK Driving licence Location dependent What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Private medical insurance Annual Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Sushi Kitchen Manager ( night shift ) to join our Production Team based in Park Royal. The Role: The Sushi Kitchen Manager will manage the operational activities within the CPU Sushi kitchen and have full responsibility for quality, safety and cost control. These will include training and monitoring Team s performance in accordance with food quality standards and all other company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Food Quality Ensure all food safety procedures are strictly followed. Relay any queries or issues related to menus, ingredients, and suppliers to the appropriate channels. Ensure all kitchen staff are trained on full menu specifications. Maintain high food quality standards in line with company specifications. Ensure portion control, recipe adherence, and presentation standards are consistently met. Regularly review all products and report any issues to the appropriate channels. Safety Ensure all team members follow health and food safety procedures. Guarantee that all products are produced in compliance with Wasabi's Health & Food Safety specifications. Ensure the sushi room fully complies with all health and safety regulations and company policies. Conduct risk assessments, report potential hazards, and take immediate action when necessary. Report any maintenance issues as soon as they are identified. Maintain up-to-date production guidelines and health and safety records. Ensure all team training is current and compliant. Attend all required trainings and meetings as requested by the company. Productivity Manage team productivity and individual performance. Meet operational productivity targets and goals. Schedule, attend, and conduct all relevant team meetings. Ensure accurate and timely dispatch of deliveries to branches, adhering to safety procedures. Stock Control Ensure the team follows recipes accurately during food production. Record waste fully and accurately. Minimise food expiry and damage to control stock loss. Report and act on any delivery issues immediately. Conduct accurate stock counts and re-counts in line with company policy. Investigate stock variances and take appropriate action. Leadership / Team Development and Training Act as a role model and promote a culture of continuous learning and development. Upskill key team members on the importance of achieving KPIs and business goals. Support trainees with relevant training materials, assign dedicated trainers, and ensure training documentation is completed. Coach and develop the team to maximize individual potential. People Ensure all employees adhere to Wasabi's uniform standards. Maintain effective communication within the team. Conduct and ensure daily briefings take place. Cascade production, people process, and business updates to the team. Manage and monitor staff performance in line with company policies and procedures. Conduct appraisals and performance reviews, including PDRs for the management team. Recognise and reward PART behaviours and individual achievements. Promote a culture that minimizes absenteeism and arrange cover for unplanned absences. Assist with employee relations issues, liaising with the People Department as needed and keeping them updated on ongoing matters. Administration & Employee Relations Complete all relevant paperwork and keep people management systems (e.g., Fourth Hospitality and Dojo) up to date. Schedule team rotas, shifts, annual leave, and shift rotations. Delegate tasks effectively and ensure they are executed as required. Our Requirements: Proven experience in managing teams within a fast-paced production or kitchen environment. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to inspire, motivate, and act as a role model for the team. In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, Food Quality, and Environmental standards. Ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. Positive, adaptable, and proactive attitude with a hands-on approach. Passionate about delivering high-quality work. Flexible and able to adapt to changing business needs. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Effective time management abilities. Impartial and fair in decision-making processes. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal. The Role: This is a key role in Wasabi s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand. The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets. Key Responsibilities: Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and in-restaurant customer experience Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships Define and implement Wasabi s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a local vs centrally managed approach Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team Our Requirements: The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification. They will also need to demonstrate: Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Data literacy with the ability to speak to the numbers Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!