Senior Product Manager | Dorset (Hybrid)
NPD | Product Development | FMCG | Food Manufacturing | Retail
Dovetail Recruitment are hiring a Senior Product Manager for a product-led FMCG business supplying major UK and international retailers across ambient food, healthy snacking and confectionery.
This is an end-to-end NPD role with ownership across product development, formulation, project management and retail delivery. You’ll manage multiple projects from concept through to launch, working cross-functionally with technical, buying, design and supply chain teams.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead NPD and product development from concept to launch
* Develop and optimise formulations (taste, nutrition, cost, quality)
* Manage critical paths, timelines and product launches
* Deliver customer presentations, tastings and benchmarking
* Use market trends and insights to drive innovation strategy
* Collaborate with suppliers and attend trade shows (UK/EU travel)
* Work cross-functionally across technical, commercial and supply chain
Experience required:
* 5+ years in NPD / product development / food manufacturing
* Experience within ambient food, FMCG or retail supply
* Strong formulation, ingredients and sensory knowledge
* Proven project management and critical path management
* Experience presenting to retailers / customers
* Commercial awareness (costings, pricing, margins)
Why apply:
* Full ownership of product development and NPD pipeline
* Retail-facing role with exposure to major customers
* Mix of hands-on formulation, innovation and strategy
* Hybrid working and strong benefits package
📍 Dorset (Hybrid)
📩 Apply now or contact Dovetail Recruitment for more information
Summary: Senior Product Manager / NPD Manager role within FMCG and food manufacturing, focused on product development, formulation, innovation, project management, and retail-facing delivery