Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category
Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK
LOCATION: Hybrid (1 day per week in Christchurch, Dorset)
TRAVEL: European manufacturers, trade shows & customer meetings
Purpose of the role:
To develop and optimise products across the Healthy Snacking and Confectionery division, operating as a hands-on developer with a high degree of autonomy across both NPD and R&D. The role is responsible for creating and refining recipes to deliver on taste, nutrition, quality, and cost targets, while applying strong ingredient, flavour, and sensory expertise within the ambient grocery space. It involves managing the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through to launch, including the creation of clear briefs and confident cross-functional communication. The position also owns strategic innovation, using consumer insights and trend analysis to shape forward-thinking product development, while balancing day-to-day delivery with the freedom to introduce breakthrough ideas that redefine the category
Scope & Relationships
- Retailer facing for all live projects
- Role to sit withing the product organisation structure
- Internally face into all Buying, technical, design and supply chain teams