Director of Product Innovation – Spices & Teas (Hybrid)

The Spice & Tea Exchange®; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spice & Tea Exchange is seeking a Director of Product Development for a full-time hybrid role based in Palm Coast, FL. You will lead the end-to-end development of teas, spices, and related products, collaborating with merchandising, operations, marketing, and franchise teams to drive innovation and growth.

Responsibilities include managing product roadmaps, supervising R&D activities, and optimizing offerings for profitability, while mentoring the product team and maintaining strong vendor

Qualifications

• Experience taking concepts from ideation through testing to market launch.
• Strong product management with roadmaps and lifecycle oversight.
• Proven leadership of a high-performing product development team.
• Analytical skills to assess market trends, consumer insights, and profitability.
• Experience in food, beverage, or specialty retail is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• On-site collaboration with Metro Jacksonville teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development for teas, spices, and blends.
• Manage product roadmaps, timelines, and launches across retail and franchise locations.
• Mentor and guide the product development team; implement best practices.
• Maintain vendor/supplier relationships to ensure quality and innovation.

Skills

Product development

R&D

Roadmap prioritization

Lifecycle management

Cross-functional coordination

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Food/Beverage

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Spice & Tea Exchange is seeking a Director of Product Development for a full-time hybrid role based in Palm Coast, FL. You will lead the end-to-end development of teas, spices, and related products, collaborating with merchandising, operations, marketing, and franchise teams to drive innovation and growth.

Responsibilities include managing product roadmaps, supervising R&D activities, and optimizing offerings for profitability, while mentoring the product team and maintaining strong vendor