Product Developer
2 days ago
Wimbledon
Job Description: Product Developer Location: [Wimbledon, London] Employment Type: Full time Reporting to: Senior Marketing Manager / Head of Innovation About Us Kervan Gıda UK Ltd is a leading confectionery manufacturer and the UK arm of a global confectionery business. The company is home to the Bebeto brand in the UK and works closely with major UK retailers on private label confectionery development. With an ambitious growth agenda, we have a bold and increasing pipeline that aims to bring excitement and point of difference to the confectionery category in the UK. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Product Developer to join our UK-based team in Wimbledon. The role focuses on developing new and existing confectionery products for both branded and private label ranges, working closely with UK retail customers and international manufacturing sites. Key Responsibilities • Develop new and existing confectionery products for the Bebeto brand from concept through to launch, aligned with brand strategy, consumer insight and commercial targets., • Lead private label product development projects for UK retail customers, • Work directly with UK retailers to interpret briefs and develop products to specification, • Manage development timelines, milestones and deliverables of all UK development projects., • Liaise with overseas manufacturing teams to support product development, • Travel to factories in Poland and Turkey as required, • Coordinate with internal UK teams and overseas colleagues including Sales, Marketing, Technical, Quality, and Supply Chain, • Ensure products meet UK retailer, legal, and food safety requirements, • Prepare product specifications, development documentation, and costing information, • Monitor market and ingredient trends within confectionery, • Carry out regular benchmarking and post launch reviews to ensure the portfolio is performing on quality Key Requirements • Minimum 6 years’ experience in a product development role within the food industry, • Proven experience in private label development with UK retailers, • Confectionery or sugar-based product experience preferred, • Strong understanding of UK retailer development processes, • Willingness to travel internationally, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Project Management experience. What we can Offer • Competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience, • Opportunity to work on both branded and private label projects, • Exposure to international manufacturing operations, • Collaborative UK-based team environment, • Free Bupa Healthcare, • Performance based bonus, • 4 days in office, 1 home working day