Innovation Executive

Mondelēz International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Birmingham is seeking an Innovation Executive to provide essential administrative support in product development. The role involves maintaining product records, coordinating with suppliers, and assisting in the ideation process. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food or nutrition and experience in product development, particularly in the health and wellness sector. This position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Background in product development ideally within health & wellness, sports nutrition or FMCG sector.
• Knowledge of products within the Grenade portfolio.
• Ability to provide insightful and constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product records and development trackers.
• Support concept and development briefs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for ideation.
• Contribute to product development workshops and sensory panels.

Skills

Interest in food

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Collaborative work style

Education

Background in food or nutrition

Experience in product development

Job description

Are You Ready to Make An Impact?

Grenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG Industry. Today, Grenade’s Protein Bar is the UK’s best-selling, and we continue to innovate with our leading range of Shakes, and performance nutrition.

We are looking for an Innovation Executive to provide vital administrative support throughout development. Including assisting in ideation, tracking product development in collaboration with suppliers and working closely with the wider Grenade teams to ensure best in class product execution. With technical, brand and sensory considerations in mind, they will support the R&D Manager to help develop and evolve the innovation pipeline.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the product range and a passion for food or nutrition, contributing constructively throughout the development process. They will communicate effectively both internally and externally demonstrating the ability to foster collaboration and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment.

Grenade is more than a workplace—it’s where ambition and innovation thrive. Joining Grenade’s high-performing team, during this period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.

How you will contribute

• Maintain and organise product records, specifications and development trackers to support smooth execution of innovation and renovation projects
• Support concept and development briefs with sensory and specification inputs
• Work closely with regulatory and quality teams to ensure product compliance
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to support ideation, validation, and optimisation of concepts
• Work closely with product managers to ensure alignment on product positioning and development
• Provide product support for both internal & external documentation
• Help identify opportunities for product optimisation
• Contribute to product development workshops, sensory panels, and testing in collaboration with the Innovation Manager

What you will bring

• An interest in food is desired, with a background in either food or nutrition
• Experience in product development ideally within the health & wellness, sports nutrition or FMCG sector.
• Knowledge of products within the Grenade portfolio
• Ability to think creatively to stimulate conversations in ideation.
• Offers insightful and constructive feedback with clarity & tact
• Has a collaborative work style and is able to work cross-functionally, adapting to the needs of the wider teams.
• Has an attention to detail to ensure high quality products which meet brand standards.

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Regular Product development Science & Engineering