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 experienced Product Developer with 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?
We’re partnering with a successful brand near Colchester to hire a Product Developer who can lead end-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 you’ll 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 we’re looking for
* Experience leading end-to-end product development in Sports Nutrition/FMCG/consumer brands/beverage/food manufacturing
* Confident 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 this role 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 you’re 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, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or DM for a confidential conversation - Interviews available - shortlisting now!
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