Beverage R&D Manager (Bubble Tea )

heytea; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heytea is seeking a Beverage R&D Manager to lead development and innovation of our beverage products, leveraging expertise in food R&D to enhance offerings. You will guide ideation through commercialization, analyze ingredients, and align with marketing and production.

The role requires deep knowledge of beverage formulations and the U.S. market, experience launching products, strong cross-functional leadership, and willingness to travel between China and the United States to coordinate global

Qualifications

• Background in food R&D with a beverage focus.
• Knowledge of ingredients and beverage formulations.
• Experience with beverage market analysis in the U.S.
• Proven track record of launching beverage products.
• Willingness to travel China-USA for business.
• Strong cross-functional and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end beverage product development from ideation to commercialization.
• Analyze food ingredients for beverage formulations.
• Study U.S. beverage market trends and consumer preferences.
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and production teams.
• Drive product innovation to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

Beverage formulation

R&D leadership

Market analysis

Competitive analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Food science degree

Job description

As a Beverage R&D Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and innovation of beverage products. Your primary focus will be on leveraging your expertise in food research and development to enhance our beverage offerings. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting in-depth analysis of food ingredients with a strong emphasis on understanding beverage formulations.

Exploring and comprehending the beverage consumption market in the United States, with a particular focus on local trends and preferences.

Performing competitive analysis to identify market trends, potential opportunities, and areas for product differentiation.

Leading the end-to-end process of beverage product development, from ideation to commercialization.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D efforts with other departments, such as marketing and production.

Spearheading product innovation initiatives to enhance our beverage portfolio and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

A background in food research and development, with a focus on beverages.

In-depth knowledge of food ingredients and their applications in beverage formulations.

Familiarity with the American beverage consumption market, coupled with the ability to conduct effective competitor analyses.

Proven experience in developing and launching successful beverage products.

Proficiency in both English and Chinese, enabling effective communication with international teams.

Willingness to travel between China and the United States for business purposes.

Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams.