Pioneer the Future of Protein Bars & Snacks! Barebells I...

at  Vitamin Well Group

At Vitamin Well Group, we provide healthier and better tasting drinks, snacks, and protein products. Our core brands are Vitamin Well, NOCCO and Barebells, which are present in all Nordic countries, most of Europe, North America, the MENA region, and parts of East Asia. In 2022 we had a revenue of more than 4 billion SEK (~375M EUR) and we have a strong double-digit annual volume growth rate. We provide products in over 40 markets, with an HQ in Stockholm and offices in ten countries around Europe, USA, and Asia Pacific.

EVER TASTED A BAREBELLS BAR? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT BY SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR MOST LOVED AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCT LINES, A KEY PART OF THE RAPIDLY GROWING FUNCTIONAL FOODS CATEGORY. YOU WILL HAVE THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO REDEFINE THIS ENTIRE CATEGORY ON A GLOBAL SCALE!

Imagine stepping into your new role and embarking on an exciting journey where your expertise and creativity will drive the development of protein-based products that millions of people around the world will enjoy. You will lead the way in crafting and refining recipes that not only taste amazing but also provide optimal nutrition and functionality.
With the remarkable growth of Barebells bars, we have set our sights on achieving double-digit annual volume increases and expanding our global presence. We are looking for a senior-level product development professional with extensive experience in the confectionary, protein products or bars sector to join us in creating the best-tasting products in this dynamic market.
Our global product development department is based at our headquarters in Stockholm Sweden. For this new role we invite you to be based in either Stockholm, London, Amsterdam or Hamburg.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO SUCCEED ARE:

• Product Development Expertise: Extensive experience (minimum seven years) in developing protein products, confectionary or bars - from concept to market.
• Innovative Recipe Development: Proven ability to create and refine recipes, optimising for flavour, ingredients, and nutrition.
• Project Leadership: Strong track record of managing product development projects successfully and meeting KPIs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Exceptional skills in collaborating with packaging, production, and sourcing teams specific to functional foods and beverages.
• Scale-Up Coordination: Experience in, from a product development perspective, scaling up production, and resolving technical challenges.
• Strategic Thinking: Capable of driving global expansion and growth initiatives in the functional food and beverage industry.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent at managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the functional food and beverage space.