Product Development Manager

Range Development Manager
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Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business

• Be part of a creative, innovative and collaborative team
• Lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and progress in your career.
• Well give you an abundance of free organic fruit and veg, an annual tax-free co-owner bonus, and a bounty of benefits Including delicious home-cooked organic breakfasts & lunches

As a 100% employee-owned business, everyone at Riverford plays a part in its success, and wed love for you to join us in making a meaningful difference.

Salary:£40,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Location:Based at our beautiful Wash Farm in Devon, near Buckfastleigh, this role offers flexible, hybrid working, with a 2-3 days a week on-site.

The Range Development Manager Sub & Seasonal plays a pivotal role in ensuring our food offerings remain fresh, vibrant, and deeply rooted in sustainability. You will thoughtfully develop and curate exclusive product ranges that not only complement but elevate our core selection, blending creativity and innovation with the joy of good food. By introducing unique, exciting products, you'll help more families embrace our ethos of "Living Life on the Veg."

In this role, you'll manage a dedicated team and work closely with Demand Planning and Supply Chain teams, ensuring our offerings meet customer needs while staying true to Riverford's mission of delivering sustainable, delicious food.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop exclusive product ranges ("Made for Riverford").
• Introduce new categories, such as tea and coffee ("Discovered for Riverford").
• Lead the management and expansion of seasonal ranges.
• Scope and deliver an updated recipe box and kit range.
• Oversee continuous improvements to our Recipe Boxes and Kits.

Skills & experience:

• Product and team management, ideally in food retail.
• Operational focus with an eye on profitability.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Creative and data-driven driven logical judgment

Please see the attached Job Description for more details on the role & responsibilities.

Application Process:We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply promptly. The process consists of three stages, beginning with a virtual interview, followed by an on-site visit to our farm. Our aim is to ensure the experience is both insightful and a true reflection of Riverfords ethosrooted in sustainability, community, and co-ownership.

Other organisations may refer to this role as Product Development Manager, Category Manager, and Product Manager.

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Location: Landscove, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2024