Bakery NPD Manager 50,000 - 55,000Hybrid/Remote/On-site; travel: Approx. 6-8 days per month at Colchester SiteDays Only (Mon-Fri)gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Bakery NPD Manager to work at their facility based near ColchesterPerformance ObjectivesDemonstrate core and new bread and cake confectionery products in designated accounts (industrial bakers, large craft bakery chains), and support new recipe developmentIdentify opportunities for volume driven, profitable new product development projects within designated accounts or new prospects and work with customers to write comprehensive briefs to submit to RandD technologists in manufacturing OpCo''sProvide technical advice for designated accounts, acting as a trouble shooter and dealing with questions and problems in use of Group UK productsUnderstand process and product development challenges, along with timelines and listing windows for designated accounts and prepare briefs for any redevelopment of existing products to meet cost targets or enhance functionalityAttend and support approved factory trials and first production runs at designated accountsCollaborate with UK sales account managers, customer services, marketing and quality team and with RandD teams in manufacturing OpCo''s, to ensure exceptional and timely technical service to all designated accountsManage assigned customer relationships and report activities to the MRD and Sales Director and th