AACE Foods New Product Development Manager Jobs in Nigeria

AACE Foods New Product Development Manager Jobs in Nigeria


AACE Foods is into food processing, packaging, marketing and distribution of nutritious and tasty products made from the best of West Africa’s fruits, herbs, vegetables and cereals.

The main product lines consist of spices, spreads, sauces and complimentary food that excite and satisfy institutional, commercial and retail customers across Nigeria.

Location: Sango Ota, Ogun

Job type: Full-time

Department: Operations

Reports to: Deputy Managing Director

Job Summary

The New Product Manager reports to the Deputy Managing director and helps to develop new and improved products for AACE Foods.

He/She will work with stakeholders across the organization to improve existing products or develop and test new products.

This is a cross functional role that aims to bring disciplines together to sign off each aspect of new product introduction.

An innovator and facilitator with a creative but practical disposition.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accountable and Responsible for:

  • Providing a feasibility assessment for new products proposed by the marketing team.

  • Overseeing the cross functional implementation of the agreed plans concerning

  • Management Approved new products, especially with regards to timing and follow through (Project Management).

  • Providing input for the design, development, refinement, and implementation of new products and working with production to identify process improvement.

    Accountable for:

  • Creating and managing the new product development pipeline portfolio.

  • Maintaining knowledge on all regulatory issues as relating to the company’s products and ensuring compliance.

  • Recommending the prioritization of new concepts/products through the development process which includes:

  • Formula and costing creation presented by finance

  • Review of Customer/Market testing completed by marketing

  • Production Scale up assessed by the factory.

    Responsible for:

  • Collaborating cross-functionally to drive the Customer to Concept process to bring new products to market.

    Educational Qualification & Experience

  • First Degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields.

  • Relevant certifications will be an advantage.

  • Previous experience in New Product Development.

    Skills and Knowledge

  • Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.

  • Excellent project management skills.

  • Ability to work cross functionally and ‘influence’ more than direct

  • Fast paced and analytical.

  • Team player with good communication skills.

  • Excellent leadership skills.

    Application Closing Date
    Not Specified.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see: AACE Foods New Product Development Manager Jobs in Nigeria

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