V-Label Specialist Product Development

Role Summary

About the V-Label

The V-Label is an internationally recognized and protected trademark for labeling vegetarian and vegan products, in use since 1996. ProVeg e.V. is responsible for awarding the V-Label in Germany. ProVeg is a food organization dedicated to transforming the global food system by replacing animal-based foods with plant-based and cell-cultivated alternatives.

Role Summary

As a V-Label Specialist in Product Development (all genders), you will be part of our Non-Food team and support the development of new product categories. From market analysis and idea generation to handover to relevant departments, you will accompany the entire development process. You will work closely with the team leadership to shape the product strategy and drive innovation. The Product Development team at the V-Label is a pioneer in the field and has already achieved a lot in recent years. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build on a strong foundation and actively contribute to the further development of innovative products.

Job Details

Reports to: V-Label Senior Manager Product Development
Department: V-Label
Location: Berlin or Remote in Germany
Working Hours: 35 - 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Market and Trend Analysis: Identification of new areas, market opportunities, and customer needs
• Innovation Management: Development and evaluation of innovative product concepts
• Product Strategy: Deriving innovation strategies and business cases
• Prototyping & Testing: Supporting the development and validation of products
• Project Management: In collaboration with the team lead: Managing innovation projects until handover to internal departments. Best practices from other non-food categories exist and can serve as a guideline.
• Stakeholder Management: Close cooperation with internal teams (Marketing, Sales, Quality Management) and external partners (licensees, startups, universities, tech providers)
• Go-to-Market Strategies: Supporting the market launch of new categories and projects
• Performance Measurement: Analyzing and optimizing the performance of new products
• Audit Tasks: Involvement in regular audit processes to ensure quality standards
• Team Support: Supporting the non-food team in cross-departmental projects

Qualifications

• You have a completed bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Technology and Innovation Management, or a comparable field.
• You bring up to 2 years of professional experience, ideally in project or quality management.
• You have excellent German skills (C2) and solid English skills (C1).
• You are willing to travel within Germany (e.g., for occasional meetings, trade fairs, conferences).
• You work in a structured, reliable, and detail- and solution-oriented manner.
• You have a strong customer orientation and excellent communication skills.
• You possess a high level of resilience, a hands-on mentality, and remain friendly even in stressful situations.
• You work independently and creatively, and you have strong organizational skills.
• You are a team player and enjoy remote work, especially if you don't live in Berlin.

• You have initial experience in quality or project management.
• You have knowledge of the textile industry or materials science (e.g., cosmetics, textiles, printed materials).
• You have an understanding of supply chain management.
• You have experience with industry awards and the submission processes.

Benefits of working with us

• Flexible working hours with the option of compensating overtime with time off.
• Flexible home office options.
• 25 days basic holiday (FTE) plus one additional day of holiday per year (additional days of holiday can be "bought" via small salary adjustments).
• A respectful working atmosphere in a highly motivated team.
• A strong focus on personal development and a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop and access to a well-equipped office in Berlin Tiergarten.
• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
• We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world and encourage everyone in our organisation to bring all aspects of themselves to work.
• And last but not least: Join a great team and work with us to create a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all people, animals and our planet!

When?

Start: asap
Application deadline: Open until filled

Further information

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join ProVeg and describe how you can bring in your experience for this role.

Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse, and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development.

We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth.

If you are living with a disability, health condition and/or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.

Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI will be disregarded.

For any questions about the role or application process, feel free to contact: people-and-culture@proveg.org. (Please note: Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)

The next steps in the application process:

• Initial screening of applications
• Video call with People & Culture (approx. 30–40 minutes)
• Online test tasks (max. 2 hours)
• Second online interview with the team (approx. 1hr)