Food Development & Strategy Manager

Job description / Role

Food Development & Strategy Manager – MENA

Globally recognised, award-winning market leader requires a senior development professional to transform its food strategy across the MENA region

This really is an exciting food development opportunity and one that doesn’t present itself too often.

Our client is a globally recognised food and beverage brand that's products are instantly recognisable. It has long been seen as the leader within its field and attracts top talent from all over the globe.

Its culture is one of collaboration, interaction and transparency and its success has been mainly in part due to its strategy to develop its people and harness their talent within autonomous, strategic functional responsibilities.

Recently visited its office in Kuwait and found a hard-working, driven culture within a team that pulls for one another’s (and the brand) success. There were no mavericks within this brand; rather I observed a collective spirit of true teamwork and togetherness.

During my meeting with the hiring manager for this Senior Food Development and Strategy role it was communicated that whilst the brand is performing above expectations it has observed that the food strategy needs to be amended in order to achieve its overall vision – which is to be recognised as the food and beverage destination of choice for its consumers.

This role is all about creating the food strategy and vision followed by incorporating all of the implemental tactics that follow in order to drive food sales of this global F&B leader. You will be responsible for an excellent team of developers who work closely with the marketing and sales functions in order to produce and present exceptional food products across a number of categories.

You will be the senior lead regarding innovation projects, working with suppliers, in-house manufacturing and third party manufacturers from across the globe, in order to create top class food offerings across RTE, chilled, bakery, deli, dessert and snacking categories

Requirements

In order to be considered for this role you must have considerable experience within the food and beverage development function, as well as understanding how these products are then commercially produced and presented in order to drive market share and sales.

As this role is based in Kuwait, Middle East you will be provided with an excellent tax free remuneration package which includes; strong bonus earning potential, market leading benefits, as well as international relocation assistance if necessary.

If you are passionate about food and food development, as well as being commercially astute, hold natural strong leadership and project management skills and want to be at the forefront of radically inspiring the new strategy direction of a world-renowned F&B operator then don’t delay in getting your CV to me today!

About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.