Product Developer
£75,000 – £81,000 per annum
Plus 11% employer pension contribution
Total package up to £92,000 per annum
Monday – Friday
Hybrid after probation 3 days onsite
Melbourne, Australia
Henderson Brown are partnered with a leading retailer who are looking for a Product Developer to take ownership and accountability for the development aspect of suppler produce. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within fresh produce and retailer experience. They are looking for experience with major retailers throughout the UK.
The business is ever growing and now really is an exciting time to join the journey and place your stamp on the evolution of the future for the organisation. Please note you must be willing to relocate to Melbourne, Australia.
Experience Product Developer
- Own and deliver the strategic product plan across multiple categories, ensuring taste, quality, range and price guardrails are exceeded while driving measurable commercial growth.
- Embed Own Brand into integrated commercial planning, translating category strategy into innovative, industry-first products with long-term market longevity.
- Drive financial performance, confidently analysing sales, volume and profitability reports, delivering against PD KPIs and ensuring business case targets are met or exceeded.
- Lead end-to-end product development, from concept through to launch, ensuring on-time delivery, compliance to Brand Standards and seamless critical path execution.
- Create customer-winning ranges, reducing sensory and satisfaction complaints while presenting confidently at board tastings, roadshows and press events.
- Build world-class supplier partnerships, sourcing high-quality products at competitive price points and managing relationships with transparency, fairness and performance focus.
- Champion compliance and governance, ensuring adherence to external legislation, internal codes, traceability standards and food safety requirements.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders, aligning commercial, technical and supply chain teams behind a clear product vision that drives innovation and competitive advantage
Requirements Product Developer
- A proven track record in a product development management position in the food manufacturing industry across multiple categories is required
- Experience within complex business models and/or retailers is highly advantageous
- Own transport
- Full UK working rights
- Willing to relocate to Melbourne, Australia.
Benefits Product Developer
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Relocation support candidate and immediate family
- 11% Pension employer contribution (no employee contribution needed)
- Pet relocation case by case
- Visa process
Please note that the role of product Developer is located in Melbourne, Australia. If you are interested in the role then please reach out to Matt Duffy at Henderson Brown.
