Food & Beverage Product Development Manager

Aquent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Food & Beverage Product Development Manager to drive innovative product development in collaboration with renowned brands. The role requires extensive experience in creative direction and a strong understanding of the food and beverage landscape. You will oversee product lifecycles, manage cross-functional relationships, and ensure alignment with brand standards. This is an exciting opportunity to shape products that resonate with consumers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in food and beverage product development.
• Strong understanding of F&B trends and new product development.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of food and beverage product development.
• Collaborate with Brand Partnerships on F&B initiatives.
• Manage product approvals efficiently.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Project Management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Food & Beverage Product Development Manager

Food & Beverage Product Development Manager

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Base pay range

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in food and beverage product development—ideally within a licensing environment—and a keen understanding of brand partnerships. This role is an exciting opportunity to shape innovative F&B products in collaboration with some of the world’s most recognizable brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the EMEA Product Development & Creative (PDC) team, driving all aspects of food and beverage product development across local markets within the Consumer Products (CP) business.
• Collaborate closely with the Brand Partnerships team on cross-functional F&B initiatives.
• Oversee freelancers and external agencies in the creation of visual tools such as mood boards, product mock-ups, and concept presentations to support product storytelling and creative direction across all age ranges—from Infant to Adult.
• Partner with licensees to foster innovation and provide feedback throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with brand vision, design standards, and product quality.
• Manage product approvals efficiently through the internal approval system to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Licensing, Market Strategy & Development (MSD), and Retail Marketing teams to support the broader brand objectives.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders—including Content, Brand Partnerships, Business & Legal Affairs (BLA), Creative Marketing, and Regional Marketing—to amplify the impact of strategic initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in creative direction for food and beverage product development, ideally within entertainment licensing, brand partnerships, or retail.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in product development, with a passion for storytelling and delivering joyful consumer experiences.
• In-depth knowledge of F&B trends and new product development (NPD), with the ability to translate insights into commercially viable and brand-aligned products.
• Solid understanding of the European retail landscape and competitive brand positioning.
• Strong communication skills to effectively manage agency relationships and creative project workflows.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.
• Prior experience in the EMEA region required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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