Key Skills

Job Description

You spot a trend, brief a supplier, and some months later you see the product on retailers’ shelves across Europe. As our New Product Developer, you take new products under our own, licensed and partner brands from trend to shelf, and you own every step in between. What you do Develop new products end to end, from trend and competitor research to launch on shelf. Source and approach new suppliers and manufacturers in Europe and beyond, and grow the relationships you already have. Negotiate prices, payment and delivery terms, and keep target prices and development costs on track. Act as the single point of contact for sales, supply chain, design, marketing, legal and finance throughout development. Shape the category, brand and product lifecycle strategy, with KPIs you set up yourself. What you work with Own, licensed and partner brands · Categories: food, beverages, personal care, home care · Retail customers, mostly in Europe · International suppliers and manufacturers · Excel and BI tools · You report to the Senior Marketing Manager, Product & Marketing department. What you get You set up how product development works here: the process, the methods and the KPIs for product management and buyers. Your results are visible: products you chose, negotiated and launched, delivered on time and in full. How you work From trend to shelf, it’s yours: you don’t let go once the supplier signs. You chase the samples, the label approval and the delivery until the product is on the shelf · Numbers before novelty: you love a new idea, but you only push it forward once the target price, margin and retailer demand add up. Honest Challenger Brands is still scaling its product range, and as New Product Developer you’re one of the first to shape it. The development process isn’t set in stone yet. You set it up while you launch your first products. What you bring A bachelor’s degree. 3+ years in product development, own-brand or category management, ideally in food, beverages, personal or home care. Fluent English; Dutch or another European language is a plus. Advanced Excel; experience with BI tools is a plus. Practical 25 days of leave annually, with the option to purchase an additional days. Professional Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning and a dedicated team to support your personal and professional growth. Lunch prepared by our chefs. Exclusive Events: Participate in our renowned Summer and Christmas parties, Travel Reimbursement: We cover your commuting expenses to and from the office. Diversity Celebration: Celebrate our vibrant workplace with over 47 nationalities. Health and Wellness: Fresh fruit available daily. Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates. Industry Engagement: Opportunities to attend trade shows and industry events. Dynamic Work Culture: Be part of a young, ambitious, and international team. Autonomous Environment: Thrive in an independent and supportive work setting. Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan. Office Ambiance: Experience a vibrant atmosphere with a Sonos on each floor. How it works You’ll get an instant confirmation and hear from us within 5 working days. Then a short call, followed by an interview with the Senior Marketing Manager. Second round will be a business case presentation. If it’s a match on both sides, we make you an offer.

Core Responsibilities

Develop products for own, licensed, and partner brands from trend research through launch, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and managing costs. Coordinate stakeholders across departments, shape category and product lifecycle strategies, and establish product development processes and KPIs.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in product development, own-brand work, or category management are required; experience in food, beverages, personal care, or home care is preferred. Fluent English and advanced Excel are required, while Dutch or another European language and experience with BI tools are advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 Days Of Annual Leave
• Option To Purchase Additional Leave
• LinkedIn Learning
• Chef-Prepared Lunch
• Summer And Christmas Events
• Commuting Expense Reimbursement
• Fresh Fruit
• Employee Referral Rewards
• Trade Show And Industry Event Opportunities
• Supportive Work Environment
• Pension Plan