Your role
At Sunday Natural, we are driven by the vision to enable holistic well-being through the pure power of nature. As a (Junior) Product Development Manager in our Lifestyle category, you will be at the forefront of innovation, crafting high-performance, clean-label supplements and functional foods that support active lifestyles across global markets. You will develop products in the Lifestyle category – accompany the process from concept to market launch. Working directly with our Founder and Chief Product Officer, your role will be pivotal in translating cutting-edge science and emerging market trends into premium, natural products that meet the highest quality standards.- Support the end-to-end development of new products in the Lifestyle category – from formulation to production and post-launch optimization
- Conduct in-depth market and consumer research to identify trends, innovation opportunities, and unmet consumer needs within global nutrition markets
- Develop functional Lifestyle food products which reflect our true clean-label philosophy and contribute to holistic health and overall well-being
- Manage key stages of the product development process, including concept ideation, R&D, sampling and tasting; while working closely with our own production side and managing contract manufacturers
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful and timely product launches
- Support build and nurture strong relationships with top-tier suppliers and contract manufacturers to deliver premium, sustainable products
- Keep up-to-date with regulatory changes, scientific advancements, and industry innovations to ensure our products remain compliant and forward-thinking
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nutrition, Food Science or a related discipline
- 1–3 years of experience in Product Development or Category Management within the (functional) food or dietary supplements sector
- Proven record of successfully bringing functional food products to market
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven international environment, ideally in a DTC context
- Experience in project management and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex timelines
- A creative and analytical mindset – design thinking experience is a plus
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English
What we offer
- An appealing discount on all of our Sunday Natural Group products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
- We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
- The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the Deutschland ticket
- A healthy balance is important to us: we offer a hybrid work model and 'workation'
- Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
- You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas
- Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
- We, the Sunday Natural Group, like to celebrate each other! Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women's Day
Contact
Sabrina Thome