Food Product Manager – FMCG
Location: Christchurch, Dorset | Full-time | Hybrid working available
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Join a dynamic global FMCG business shaping the future of food innovation!
We’re seeking a Food Product Manager to join our fast-paced, trend-led Food & Snacking division. Work across innovative own-label ranges for major UK retailers including Marks & Spencer, Aldi, and more.
If you have 1–2 years’ experience in food product development, a flair for innovation, and want to see your ideas on supermarket shelves, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading the end-to-end food product development process from concept to shelf
* Researching and spotting emerging trends in snacking and HFSS-compliant products
* Briefing suppliers and attending factory trials and tastings
* Collaborating with design, marketing, technical, and supply chain teams
* Presenting ideas and samples to internal stakeholders and retailers
* Working closely with UK and EU suppliers and customers
* Occasionally travelling to trade shows and supplier sites across the UK and Europe
What You’ll Bring:
* 1–2 years' experience in commercial food product development (FMCG or retail)
* Relevant degree (e.g., Food Science, Product Innovation, Nutrition) is a plus
* Strong organisational and project management skills
* Confident communicator able to collaborate across teams
* Proactive, detail-oriented approach with a passion for product innovation
* Comfortable with MS Office and virtual meeting platforms
* Willingness to travel occasionally
Please note: This is a commercial development role – we’re looking for someone excited about shaping food products for retail, not pursuing a chef or kitchen-based career.
What You’ll Get:
* Competitive salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
* 10% annual performance bonus + discretionary company bonus
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
* Hybrid working & flexible hours after probation
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and company sick pay
* 7% employee / 5% employer pension contribution
* Medical cash plan, mental health support, and wellbeing perks
* Cycle to Work scheme, free parking, and regular social events
* Beautiful office location near Christchurch Quay
Interested?
If you’re a food innovator ready to grow your career with a forward-thinking, collaborative FMCG business, we’d love to hear from you