Product Development Manager (All Genders) at zooplus SE

Madrid, Madrid Community, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Nutritional Analysis, Quality Assurance, Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Office, Animal Nutrition, Feed Norms, EU Guidelines, Market Analysis, Testing Coordination, Supplier Management, Innovation

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year. We're on a mission to create joy for pets and their parents, driven by our core values of Care, Courage, Openness, and Simplicity. At the heart of everything we do, they inspire us to grow, raise the bar for our customers and fuel a pet-first business. Job Description Assess nutritional, digestibility, and palatability aspects of pet food ingredients, understanding their impact on organoleptic parameters and cost. Develop and manage product specifications, including briefings and specification sheets for accurate pricing and production. Oversee product development process, from initial samples to full production, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery. Collaborate with Procurement Manager, suppliers, and buying office to monitor production status, resolve quality issues, and achieve margin growth targets. Validate marketing claims for compliance with EU consumer-rights policies and approve development samples for main production. Analyse top-selling products, flavours, and trends to support innovation and demonstrate understanding of own brands within area of expertise. Direct and clarify testing needs, liaising with internal and external stakeholders for execution. Support cross-functional collaboration, including Quality Assurance, Customer Care, and Innovation teams. Manage qualitative issues in cooperation with suppliers and execute quality assurance aspects regarding product safety, marketability, labelling, and language information. Qualifications University degree in Agricultural Engineering, Life Sciences, Nutrition or a related field. Nice-to-have: specialization in Animal Nutrition (Masters, Diplomma or related courses) Previous work experience in a similar role, preferably in the retail sector. Strong knowledge of feed norms plus EU manufacturing & labelling guidelines for pet food Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate well Proactive with strong problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Sharepoint and Copilot Proficiency in English - a C1 level is essential. Additional Information With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote, collaborating with colleagues across locations. Our benefits: 🐾 20% discount in our zooplus shop 📖 Internal and external training 🎈 Team events #LI-Hybrid ✈️ 28 Annual Vacation Days 🩺 Private Medical Health Insurance ⏰ Hybrid working model (up to 40%Home Office per month) zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.

Responsibilities

The Product Development Manager will assess pet food ingredients for nutritional and palatability aspects while overseeing the product development process from initial samples to full production. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure quality standards and timely delivery.