<h2>What You Will Do</h2> <p>As a <em>Food Developer (m/f/d)</em>, you will play a key role in shaping and expanding KoRo’s diverse product portfolio – from initial concept to market launch. This role brings together creativity in ideas, food formulation and food processing, blending it with a strong sense of market trends and delivered through a structured project execution. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation and make a tangible impact. Your responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Identify trends, market opportunities, and gaps</strong> in the existing assortment to propose new product concepts.</li> <li><strong>Develop and implement product ideas</strong> in line with KoRo’s overall product strategy and brand vision.</li> <li><strong>Manage the end-to-end product development process</strong>: briefing, sampling, internal coordination, testing, launch, and continuous improvement.</li> <li><strong>Build and maintain strong relationships</strong> with suppliers and manufacturers</li> <li><strong>Collaborate cross-functionally</strong> with Quality Management, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to ensure smooth project execution.</li> <li><strong>Keep up with innovations</strong> in the food industry, including new technologies, ingredients, and consumer trends.</li> </ul> <h2>What You Bring</h2> <ul> <li>You bring <strong>2+</strong> <strong>years of professional experience</strong> in product development within the food industry</li> <li>You hold a university degree in food technology, nutrition science, product management, or a comparable field.</li> <li>You live in <strong>Berlin</strong>/the surrounding area or are willing to relocate for your new position</li> <li>You are fluent in <strong>English</strong> (German is a plus).</li> <li>You have a strong grasp of quality standards, sensory evaluation, and end-to-end product lifecycle processes – with depth depending on your experience level.</li> <li>You have a refined understanding of taste, texture, and ingredient functionality and you're confident when it comes to evaluating and iterating on product samples.</li> <li>You combine an <strong>entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on mentality</strong> – you take initiative, work independently, and push projects forward with ownership and speed.</li> <li>You bring strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate technically with suppliers, and effectively with cross-functional stakeholders</li> <li>You’re <strong>passionate about food</strong> innovation, consumer trends, and creating products that truly resonate with our customers.</li> </ul> <h2>What's In It For You</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Smart Working &#x26; Flexibility:</strong> Flexible working hours, hybrid work, and 20 days of workation. We trust you to take ownership: you deliver on our shared goals and structure your day in the way that works best for you. You’ll also start with 28 days of vacati