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Product Manager - Snacks
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Hybrid · 3 days/week in office · London, United Kingdom
Experience
Mid-level · 3+ years
Job description
Owns end-to-end new product development projects from brief to launch, working with third-party suppliers and manufacturers in the food industry. Reports into the Category Manager and aligns projects with category goals and launch plans.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Hybrid · 3 days/week in office · London, United Kingdom
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Owning end-to-end new product development projects, from initial brief through development to market launch
- Running projects with third-party manufacturers – sourcing and selecting suppliers and managing those relationships day to day
- Reporting into the Category Manager and making sure projects are aligned with the wider category goals and launch plan
- Building the commercial case for projects – costings, margins and volumes – and prioritising the opportunities with the highest value
- Partnering with design, marketing, Regulatory and QA to bring products to market, including briefs, documentation and artwork sign-off
- Running existing product development (EPD) projects such as product improvements, packaging amends and label corrections
- Monitoring market trends and identifying new commercial opportunities for the category
What we're looking for
- At least 3 years' experience in NPD, project management or a similar role in the food industry – food experience is essential
- Experience with private label production and working with third-party manufacturers
- Highly numerate and financially aware, with the commercial sense to prioritise high-value opportunities
- Experience in a small business or startup environment
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle several projects at once
- A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and can work independently
- A strong communicator who can build good relationships with colleagues, both internally and externally
- Confident with spreadsheets and project management tools, and actively uses AI tools to work smarter
- A love for food and a genuine interest in making a difference to the food system
- Fluent in English
Your team
Category team
Benefits
- Fast-paced, growing team where your work has a visible impact on the products we launch
- 5 weeks of vacation, flexible hours, and remote work options, get monthly shopping credits
- Stay connected through team events, breakfasts, and group workouts
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About Vilgain s.r.o.
Vilgain makes high-quality food - clean, functional ingredients, no shortcuts, no filler additives
Vilgain makes high-quality food with clean, functional ingredients, no shortcuts, no filler additives. 700+ people across Prague, Brno and London, already selling in 12+ markets across Europe, the UK, the US and beyond.
Mission
Change how people think about food
Key facts
- 700+ people
- Food
- 700+ people across Prague, Brno and London
- Already selling in 12+ markets across Europe, the UK, the US and beyond
- Expanding internationally
What they value
- People have a real say in what we make and how we make it