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Product Manager

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd

Christchurch

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 38,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate graduate in Food and Nutrition to join a leading global organization as a Product Manager in the food division. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will support the product development team from ideation to launch, while nurturing relationships with suppliers and customers. If you have a keen interest in food trends and are looking for a fast-paced career path, this is the perfect chance to grow and make an impact in the food industry. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers excellent career progression opportunities.

25 days holiday

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Yearly performance-based bonus

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Pension and sick pay

Graduate in Food and Nutrition with product development experience preferred.
Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Support product development from concept to launch.
Build relationships with suppliers and retail customers.
Manage project timelines and provide updates to stakeholders.

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Food Trends Knowledge

Graduate in Food and Nutrition

Related Field Degree

Position: Product Manager - FOOD

Location: Christchurch (Head Office) – Hybrid (flexibility required)

Salary: £35-38k + Company plus Performance-Related Bonus

Travel: European travel to manufacturers, trade shows & customer meetings

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity for a graduate in the Food and Nutrition sector, with some experience in product development (ideally within FMCG or manufacturing) to join a leading global organisation as a Product Manager in the food division.

In this role, you will play an integral part in supporting the product development team through the entire process – from ideation and recipe creation to launch. You’ll also be responsible for building strong, lasting relationships with suppliers and retail customers. If you are passionate about food trends and looking for a fast-paced, dynamic environment to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development of new food products from concept to launch
Build and nurture relationships with UK & EU suppliers and retail customers
Manage and track project timelines, ensuring key milestones are met
Lead tastings, benchmarking, and analysis of market trends
Provide clear and regular updates on project status to internal teams and stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

A graduate in Food and Nutrition or a related field, with some product development experience (preferably in FMCG or manufacturing)
Strong project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
A genuine passion for food trends and innovations
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
A keen eye for detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

What We Offer: