Beverage R&D Manager (Bubble Tea )

heytea; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HeyTea in the United States seeks a Beverage R&D Manager to lead development and innovation of beverage products, leveraging food R&D expertise to elevate offerings.

You will drive end-to-end beverage product development from ideation to commercialization, collaborating with marketing and production to ensure seamless integration of R&D efforts and to sustain a competitive portfolio.

Qualifications

• Background in food R&D with beverages focus.
• Knowledge of beverage ingredients and formulations.
• Experience launching beverage products in the US market.
• Willingness to travel China–US for business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end beverage product development process from ideation to commercialization.
• Perform in-depth analysis of beverage ingredients and formulations.
• Analyze the US beverage market and local consumer trends.
• Conduct competitive analyses to identify opportunities and differentiation.
• Collaborate with marketing, production and other departments to integrate R&D efforts.
• Drive product innovation to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Food R&D

Beverage formulations

Market analysis

Project management

Bilingual English/Chinese

Cross-functional collaboration

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

• 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.

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.