Job Description
Product Developer Consumer Brand / FMCG /Sports Nutrition - £45k - £50k
Colchester, Essex Hybrid one day a week remote Reports to Product Development Manager
- Are you an experiencedProduct Developerwith a proven track record of taking concepts from idea to launch?
- Are you passionate about bringing new and existing products to life and overseeing product-critical paths?
Were partnering with a successfulbrandnear Colchester to hire a Product Developer who can leadend-to-end product development, ensuring new launches are delivered on time and on budget and meet sales growth objectives - developing and positioning EPD and NPD product launches. Must drive and happy to be office-based four days a week!
What youll do
- As a Senior Product Developer, you will lead product development projects from concept through launch.
- Continuously improve product quality, cost efficiency, and availability
- Responsible for product development, you will manage critical path touchpoints, ensuring alignment across operations, sales, finance, and marketing
- As a Senior Product Developer, you will work closely with suppliers, guiding them through product requirements and timelines
- Present new product and existing product concepts confidently to trade, retail customers, and internal teams
- Mentor and guide a small product development team (team of four)
- Support both new product launches and ongoing improvements to existing products
What were looking for in aProduct Developer
- Experience leading end-to-end product development in Sports Nutrition/FMCG/consumer brands/beverage/food manufacturing
- Confidently engaging with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to hit deadlines and manage multiple projects
- Passion for researching, developing, and innovating products
- Experience guiding, mentoring, or coaching a small team is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Why thisProduct Developerrole is exciting
- Career Progression due to succession planning
- Be part of a growing, ambitious company with real influence over product strategy - see your efforts on the shelves
- Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Opportunity to shape exciting new products and deliver value for both customers and the business
- Hands-on role with exposure to every stage of the product lifecycle
If youre passionate about developing innovative products, leading projects, and delivering excellence in a fast-paced Consumer Brand/Beverage or Food/Sports Nutrition/Sports Supplements/FMCG environment. In that case, wed love to hear from you. Interviews available & shortlisting now!
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