You’ll be responsible for bringing fresh, exciting, and commercially viable menu items from concept to launch, working closely with operations, marketing, procurement, and franchise partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the product development program, ensuring alignment with consumer demand and market trends.
- Drive innovation and creativity in developing new products, with a focus on new trending products and new inovations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, site operations, packaging development, nutrition, and regulatory teams, to deliver robust NPD solutions.
- Conduct thorough financial and business analysis, including P&L management, pricing, and promotion recommendations.
- Monitor and analyze external market performance and competitor activity, identifying risks and opportunities for actionable insights.
- Manage EPD (flavor/variant extensions) innovation projects from concept to launch, including P&L ownership and stakeholder approvals.
- Develop compelling launch plans and collaborate with sales teams to drive retailer sell-in.
- Lead below-the-line (BTL) activities such as in-store and shopper marketing, pack design changes, and social media campaigns.
- Contribute to the development of the annual Winning Plan and long-term brand strategy.
- Build strong commercial plans in collaboration with sales, category, and commercial planning teams.
- Establish strong connections with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, packaging, and R&D teams, to ensure successful market delivery.
- Manage consumer marketing spend effectively.
Requirements:
- Proven experience (2–5 years) in product development, ideally in [industry: e.g., food and beverage, cosmetics, tech].
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Creative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in product development tools and software (e.g., CAD, formulation platforms, project tracking tools).
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with sustainability and eco-conscious product development.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the relevant industry.
- Knowledge of consumer behavior and market research techniques.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative, growth-driven company.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
To Apply:
Send your CV and a brief cover letter.
- Experience
- Not required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
- Salary
- £33,000 – £40,000 yearly
1451 London Road, Norbury, SW16 4AQ, London
Dessert Parlour • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since May, 2021
Kaspa’s is the UK’s leading dessert-only dining experience, known for its vibrant atmosphere, eye-catching presentation, and an indulgent menu of sweet treats that celebrate all things dessert. Kaspa’s is focus on quality, variety and fun.
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