Now Hiring - Leverages - 【Up to $130K】New Product/Business Development Specialist/Manager -CA 11452 in Novato, CA

Full description of the position

Currently our client, an food company, is looking for a New Product/Business Development Specialist/Manager. LocationFull Remote Position New Product/Business Development Specialist/Manager

Compensation

$100,000-$130,000 Hiring StyleDirect hiring, Full-time Our client is seeking a New Product Development & Business Development Specialist to spearhead the expansion of our product portfolio mainly into the retail consumer segment. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of New Product Development and collaborating closely with the Retail Director, this role will identify market opportunities, develop innovative retail products, and support commercialization efforts from concept to store shelves. RESPONSIBILITIES: Market Opportunity Identification: Analyze consumer trends, retail category performance, buyer behavior, and competitive offerings to identify new product and business opportunities. Product Concept Development: Develop innovative retail product concepts aligned with the company's strengths in Asian-inspired, frozen, and value- added food categories. Customer-Centric Innovation: Participate in customer meetings, store visits, and product presentations to gather feedback, understand customer requirements, and refine product concepts. Cost & Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive product costing, landed cost calculations, pricing analysis, and margin evaluations to ensure commercial viability. Supplier Development & Collaboration: Work closely with domestic and international suppliers to develop products that meet target specifications, quality standards, and cost objectives. Business Development Support: Support customer acquisition efforts by preparing product proposals, presentations, samples, and commercialization plans for retail accounts. Retail Market Alignment: Collaborate with internal teams to align product specifications with packaging, branding, pricing, merchandising, and go-to- market strategies. Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the end-to-end development process from concept through commercialization, ensuring successful product launches and ongoing performance monitoring. Supplier & Customer Travel: Travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers, customers, trade shows, and industry events to support product development and business growth. Reporting & Compliance: Deliver regular progress reports regarding development milestones, commercialization readiness, regulatory compliance, and launch performance.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Retail Product Development Experience: 5+ years of experience in retail food product development, brand management, category management, or related commercial roles, with a proven track record of launching products from concept through commercialization. Market & Consumer Insight: Strong ability to identify consumer trends, evaluate market opportunities, and translate insights into commercially viable product concepts. Commercial & Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency in product costing, landed cost calculations, pricing strategy, margin analysis, and overall business case evaluation. Retail Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of retail supply chains, shelf-life requirements, packaging considerations, merchandising principles, and food safety standards. Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple product development projects simultaneously and drive initiatives from concept through launch. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and relationship- building skills, with the ability to work effectively across suppliers, customers, and internal cross-functional teams. Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for supplier visits, customer meetings, trade shows, and business development activities. Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Product Development, Business, Marketing, or a related field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Asian Food Industry Experience: Experience with Asian, Japanese, or international food products and a strong understanding of consumer trends within these categories. Retail Buyer Exposure: Experience presenting products to retail buyers and supporting customer acquisition, category reviews, or line review processes. Global Sourcing Knowledge: Understanding of international sourcing, import/export operations, logistics, and customs compliance. Innovation Track Record: Demonstrated success launching products into new retail channels, consumer segments, or product categories. Language Skills: Japanese language proficiency is a plus, but not required. Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Ability to Commute:
• Novato, CA 94948 (Required) Work Location: In person