Responsibilities
* Support delivery of the convenience product strategy in line with commercial objectives
* Contribute to the innovation pipeline through new products, improvements, and line extensions
* Translate consumer, customer, and market insights into product concepts and briefs
* Partner with R&D and technical teams to deliver products from concept to launch
* Assist in managing the NPD pipeline, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met
* Coordinate stage-gate processes and support project prioritisation based on business needs
* Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches and ongoing performance
* Track project progress, identify risks, and ensure clear stakeholder communication
* Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform product decisions
* Support optimisation of the product portfolio to improve performance and efficiency
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a Product Management or Product Development role
* Strong experience in project and/or product portfolio management, with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
* Solid understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept development through to launch and post-launch optimisation
* Confident and effective communicator, able to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
* Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong focus on execution and delivery excellence
* Proactive, hands‑on approach with genuine passion for product innovation and continuous improvement
* Strong bias for action with a "can-do" mindset and ability to drive initiatives forward in a fast‑paced environment
* Agility and commercial awareness to respond to evolving consumer trends and maintain product and brand relevance
Desirable
* Experience in Food & Beverage, FMCG or food tech
* Additional languages including Spanish, French or German beneficial
Company
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value‑added products to global markets. Through our vertically‑integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado‑growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading avocado experts and considered the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Location
Kings Hill, West Malling
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that will vary by location. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and a purpose‑driven company committed to sustainability and innovation.
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