Innovation Manager/in Functional Products 70 - 100%

Innovation Manager/in Functional Products 70 - 100% (m/w/d) Fresh Drink AG stands for entrepreneurial spirit, short decision-making paths and consistent implementation. With around 30 employees, we develop, produce and market premium beverages for the market. Under the brand sluups, we are the market leader in the field of fresh juices and functional shots. We recognize relevant consumer trends early and implement them into convincing concepts that help shape retail. We are looking for as of 1. August or by arrangement Innovation Manager/in Functional Products 70-100% (m/w/d) Your tasks Development of new product innovations for our own Functional Health beverage manufacturing from the idea to the market launch Introducing new product impulses from trends, market developments, consumer needs and own ideas Development of holistic product concepts including target group, positioning, value proposition, naming, appearance, design idea, packaging concept, pricing logic, channel strategy and launch planning; supplemented by business cases, product and customer calculations as well as sell-in documents Coordination of recipe, ingredient, claim, declaration and feasibility clarifications with internal product development, including samples, tastings and recipe adjustments Planning and management of manufacturing and product innovation projects with clear timings, milestones, timely coordination with the management and clean flow of information Support of Product Management in selected new launches, product adjustments, private label projects and product-related implementation tasks Your profile You roll up your sleeves, find pragmatic ways and push new ideas forward with energy, structure and implementation strength. Degree or further education in marketing, business administration, innovation, food science, nutrition, life sciences or a related field, ideally with practical relevance to food, beverage or FMCG Experience in several areas around innovation, product management, product development, brand management, category management, business development or project management Strong interest in functional products, beverages, nutrition trends, consumer needs, brand appearances and new product concepts. Ability to translate market opportunities, product ideas, profitability, feasibility and regulatory requirements into concrete concepts Structured, independent and communicative personality with very good German and English skills We offer you A versatile innovation role in a growing company with a lot of creative freedom Creative freedom: You develop the products of tomorrow from the first idea to the market launch Short decision-making paths and a modern working environment 30 days vacation, 41 hour week Flexible working hours Salary range: CHF 100'000.- to 110'000 (at 100%) Send your application dossier to: , Marketingleiter Please only personal applications – inquiries from recruitment agencies will not be considered. Inquiries or follow-up questions will only be answered via e-mail. The job advertisement is explicitly aimed at persons who wish to have a permanent employment relationship. Fresh Drink AG, Bruggacherstrasse 24, 8117 Fällanden jpidfc9a148jm jit0626jm jiy26jm