Product Developer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Product Developer to manage and innovate new product concepts from development to launch. The role requires strong project management skills and a passion for food, alongside experience in working with retailers and the NPD process. This hybrid position allows for flexibility while ensuring successful product launches and collaboration with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience with retailers and gate process.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about food.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development (NPD) projects from concept to launch.
• Lead weekly NPD meetings and coordinate with suppliers.
• Develop product concepts based on internal and retailer briefs.

Skills

Project management

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Education

Food-related science degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

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Product Developer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Product Developer

Reporting To: General Manager

Location: Hertfordshire

Hybrid working: 3 days on site, 2 from home

Job Purpose:

To develop new product concepts in line with internal and external briefs. Manage new products and upgrades from concept to launch through the NPD process, ensuring timely and budgeted launches.

General Responsibilities:

• NPD & EPD across retail customers, collaborating with global suppliers
• Project management of NPD projects
• Handling NPD samples

Accountabilities:

• Develop creative new product concepts based on retailer and internal briefs, as well as identified opportunities.
• Manage all NPD critical paths to ensure on-time launches following company processes.
• Lead weekly NPD meetings, coordinate with suppliers and customers on progress.
• Conduct store visits, trend sessions, and inspirational visits to stay ahead of food and consumer trends.
• Present and develop new product ideas for retailer presentations and internal meetings.
• Oversee sample requests related to NPD.
• Manage and mentor the NPD assistant.

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Ideally studied a food-related science.
• Experience working with retailers, including gate process and specification systems.
• Full UK driving license.
• Experience with Microsoft Project is advantageous.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Organized, enthusiastic, and passionate about food!