New Product Developer

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Our Strategic Priorities

Better Food -  We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.

People  - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.

Better Ways -  Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.

Better World -  We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.

Partnerships -  Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.

Growth -  We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.

Keelings Values

People Matter -  We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute

Teamwork -  We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings

Integrity -  We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments

Passion for Achievement -  We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

Purpose of the Role :

This role is to support the teams and our customers with the development of everyday key ranges and event / peak ranges in the cut flower category.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities :

• Create and request raw materiel product lists from grower and supplier for customer range additions and all NPD sessions
• Attend customer and team briefing sessions and understand what's required for the customer NPD sessions and presentations
• Design all bouquets to meet customer and team briefs
• Travel to trade shows to understand emerging trends and introduce them to our customers
• Work with packaging suppliers to evolve our customer offerings and enhance our overall floral offerings
• Include key seasonal lines and trends in designs
• Accurately cost up the products you have created using our NLFS with the support of our finance and commercial teams
• Prepare the product and presentations for all customer visits
• Create po in KBS for all samples you order and work with the stock team to manage them through the business
• Create production records for our sampling sessions
• Arrange sample delivery and collection
• Manage all photography pre and post presentations
• Manage our internal display room
• Develop brochures for our customers
• Support with customer tenders
• Manage all EOL samples

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

Key Skills & Knowledge

Education & Qualifications :

Recruitment Process

1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt

2. Phone Screening

3. 1st Interview

4. 2nd Interview

5. Outcome & Feedback

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.com

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