Beverage R&D Manager (Bubble Tea )

heytea; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heytea is seeking a Beverage R&D Manager to lead development and innovation of beverage products. You will apply food R&D expertise to enhance our offerings and drive end-to-end product development from ideation to commercialization.

The role requires strong analysis of ingredients, market trends, and competitive landscape, plus collaboration with marketing and production teams to ensure seamless execution. Travel between China and the United States will be expected.

Qualifications

• 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 and competitor analyses.
• Proven experience in developing and launching successful beverage products.
• Fluent in English and Chinese to communicate with international teams.
• Willingness to travel between China and the United States for business purposes.
• Strong project management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of food ingredients with emphasis on beverage formulations.
• Analyze the US beverage market and local trends to identify opportunities.
• Perform competitive analysis to spot market opportunities and differentiation.
• Lead end-to-end beverage product development from ideation to commercialization.
• Collaborate with marketing and production to ensure seamless R&D integration.
• Drive product innovation to maintain a competitive edge in the portfolio.

Skills

Food R&D for beverages

Ingredient knowledge

Market analysis

Product development leadership

Bilingual English/Chinese

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

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.