Product Manager

Senior Product Manager | Dorset (Hybrid)
NPD | Product Development | FMCG | Food Manufacturing | Retail

Dovetail Recruitment are hiring a Senior Product Manager for a product-led FMCG business supplying major UK and international retailers across ambient food, healthy snacking and confectionery.

This is an end-to-end NPD role with ownership across product development, formulation, project management and retail delivery. You’ll manage multiple projects from concept through to launch, working cross-functionally with technical, buying, design and supply chain teams.

Key responsibilities:

* Lead NPD and product development from concept to launch

* Develop and optimise formulations (taste, nutrition, cost, quality)

* Manage critical paths, timelines and product launches

* Deliver customer presentations, tastings and benchmarking

* Use market trends and insights to drive innovation strategy

* Collaborate with suppliers and attend trade shows (UK/EU travel)

* Work cross-functionally across technical, commercial and supply chain

Experience required:

* 5+ years in NPD / product development / food manufacturing

* Experience within ambient food, FMCG or retail supply

* Strong formulation, ingredients and sensory knowledge

* Proven project management and critical path management

* Experience presenting to retailers / customers

* Commercial awareness (costings, pricing, margins)

Why apply:

* Full ownership of product development and NPD pipeline

* Retail-facing role with exposure to major customers

* Mix of hands-on formulation, innovation and strategy

* Hybrid working and strong benefits package

📍 Dorset (Hybrid)
📩 Apply now or contact Dovetail Recruitment for more information

Summary: Senior Product Manager / NPD Manager role within FMCG and food manufacturing, focused on product development, formulation, innovation, project management, and retail-facing delivery