Product Developer (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

Do you want to make a delicious difference?

As a Product Developer you will bridge the gap between R&D and Sales with your technical expertise. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Sales and Business Development teams, translating customer feedback into product improvements, and ensuring our solutions work seamlessly in real-world applications.

A Taste of What to Expect

Drive product innovation: develop new products from concept to market launch, ensuring functionality, quality, and a strong fit with customer needs
Partner with Sales & Business Development Team to co-develop solutions that convert leads into lasting partnerships
Support customers by providing technical support and training, including on-site production line trials
Own lab-to-launch trials, coordinate and conduct lab trials, sample creation, prototyping, and in-house scale-ups
Work with co-manufacturers, lead scale-up trials and ensure smooth production handovers with external partners

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

Solid experience in Product Development, ideally within chocolate, confectionery, or a related food category
A strong passion for chocolate and confectionery with a hands-on mindset to match
Great communication and collaboration skills: you enjoy working across teams and directly with customers
Comfortable in the lab and excited by fast-paced, dynamic environments
Willingness to travel to customer sites and co-manufacturing partners when needed

A Sweet Package

Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
Supporting Healthy Lifestyle: Discount to Urban Sports Club so you can stay active and fit
Attractive Discounts: a variety of offers from strong brands from all relevant areas of life – for example electronics, travel, fashion, home, and much more
Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?

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About us

We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

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We are excited that you are interested in Planet A Foods! Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at: people@forplaneta.com