Private Label Manager

Private Label Manager

Location:

Leeds – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Competitive Salary + bonus + benefits

We have an excellent opportunity to join Birds Eye as a Private Label Manager, accountable for supporting all UK & Ireland commercial teams in delivering and implementing Private Label projects and tenders.

Management of Private Label projects across a set portfolio of products and customers within the UK & IE organisation, from new product launches to existing product development and artwork changes from the outset to implementation.

Be the main point of contact internally for Private Label projects and initiatives, a highly cross‑functional role in which communication, organisation and stakeholder management are key.

• Lead Private Label projects, project‑managing all aspects of the tenders through the Gate Process from initial briefing to implementation under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with technical and design teams on the initial concept brief.
• Manage the costing process for new product development with Finance & Commercial teams.
• Communicate all Private Label projects internally to key senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment to opportunities.
• Lead regular fully cross‑functional project meetings across all manufacturing sites involved with Private Label production.
• Facilitate the creation of an NPD pipeline for strategic customers working closely with RDQ and brand teams.

• Experience with new product development launches.
• Account management or category management experience would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritise workload.

• Ambitious employer with recognised brands and growth potential.
• Culture where you feel encouraged to make a difference.
• Potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods Group.

We’re on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose‑led career. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.

Birds Eye, owned by Nomad Foods, is the UK’s no. 1 branded frozen food company. With brands such as Birds Eye, Goodfella’s, Aunt Bessie's and Green Cuisine, the company has a heritage spanning over 100 years and offers a diverse portfolio of high‑quality frozen products.