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Product Development Manager

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🍰 Product Development Manager
📍 Location: London + Surrey Area
🕐 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday with hybrid working
💰 Salary: up to £45,000
🚨 Full UK driving license (essential due to travel)

 

I am working with an industry-leading sweet desserts business to fill a business-critical Product Development Manager vacancy. Are you a creative force in product development, passionate with a sweet tooth, and feel ready to lead innovation in some of the UK's most iconic sweet brands?

In this exciting hybrid role (split between remote work and travel to London/Surrey), you'll take the lead in developing premium chilled and frozen desserts, while also giving classic ranges a deliciously modern twist.

 

✨ What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading the charge on innovative NPD projects for beloved brands

  • Collaborating across marketing, operations, packaging, nutrition, and regulatory teams to bring bold new ideas to life.

  • Owning the full product journey from concept to shelf, including financial analysis, P&L management, and stakeholder approvals.

  • Monitoring market trends and competitor moves to keep us one step ahead.

  • Driving creative launches, marketing campaigns, and BTL activations that get customers excited and engaged.

  • Partnering with commercial teams to shape long-term brand strategy and annual plans that win in-store and online.

🎯 What We’re Looking For:

  • 3+ years’ experience in FMCG marketing and/ or product development, with a solid track record in brand management.

  • A natural innovator with a commercial mindset and a deep love of food—especially sweet treats!

  • Strong P&L, strategic, and analytical skills with a consumer-first approach.

  • Confident communicator and team leader, skilled at managing cross-functional projects and inspiring others.

  • Experience in desserts or chilled/frozen food categories is a big plus.

  • Bonus points for experience in setting up or managing a production centre.

💼 What’s In It for You:

  • Hybrid working model

  • Be part of an agile, entrepreneurial culture with real ownership and impact

  • Work on much-loved brands in an innovation-driven environment

Ready to turn your dessert dreams into reality? Apply now with your up-to-date CV—I'd love to hear from you!