Grapefrute

Grapefrute is a forward-thinking company focused on building a sustainable and equitable future through innovations in life sciences and FMCG. With a commitment to integrity and transparency, we collaborate with clients dedicated to creating a healthier planet.

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📍 Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France

🔍 Functional foods and beverages

  • You are a senior-level product development manager or seasoned/senior NPD Project Manager with a minimum of seven years of experience in end-to-end product development.
  • Recognized as an expert in the confectionary, bars or protein product space.
  • Extensive experience (minimum seven years) in developing protein bars from concept to market.
  • Proven ability to create and refine recipes, optimizing for flavor, ingredients, and nutrition.
  • Strong track record of managing product development projects successfully and meeting KPIs.
  • Exceptional skills in collaborating with packaging, production, and sourcing teams specific to functional foods and beverages.
  • Experience in scaling up production and resolving technical challenges.
  • Capable of driving global expansion and growth initiatives in the functional food and beverage industry.
  • Excellent at managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Lead Global Product Development for Functional Food Products: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from NPD to final products, ensuring world-class standards.
  • Recipe Mastery: Develop and refine recipes with a focus on optimal flavor, high-quality ingredients, and superior nutrition.
  • Prototype Creation: Spearhead the creation and testing of prototypes, making necessary adjustments to formulations.
  • Sensory Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive taste tests to ensure exceptional sensory attributes.
  • Detailed Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of recipe development and ingredient specifications.
  • Collaborative Approach: Drive seamless collaboration with packaging, production, and sourcing teams to ensure cohesive product development.
  • Scale-Up Coordination: Partner with sourcing teams to scale up production and address technical challenges during full-scale manufacturing transitions.
  • Global Expansion Facilitation: Lead initiatives that support and fuel the global expansion and growth of Vitamin Well.
  • Project Oversight: Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and achievement of KPIs.
  • Proactive Problem-Solving: Address issues promptly to maintain project momentum and drive continuous improvement.

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📍 Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary

🔍 Food and Beverage Ingredients

  • Proven Sales Experience: At least 3-4 years of sales experience focusing on similar products within at least three of the regional countries.
  • Industry Expertise: Established network in the beverage industry, with additional experience in related sectors, considered an asset.
  • Product Knowledge: Familiarity with our product lines, particularly processed foods, ingredients, and additives, and an understanding of their role within the beverage and food sectors.
  • Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills for client engagement, contract negotiations, and maintaining long-term relationships.

  • Market Expansion: Strategically develop our business footprint within the region, building and executing plans to grow brand awareness and establish strong, long-term relationships.
  • Client Management: Engage with a diverse client base, from small to large entities, to sell our comprehensive product catalog, maintaining and accelerating a swift turnaround of existing accounts.
  • B2B Sales: Drive B2B sales with a specific focus on the beverage manufacturing industry and possibly food manufacturing, establishing and growing relationships with key players.

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Posted about 2 months ago
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