Stratfield Consulting · 15 hours ago
Beverage Product Development - Associate Manager
Roswell, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expStratfield Consulting is seeking an Associate Manager of Product Development to play a pivotal role in bringing innovative beverage concepts to life from idea to market. This hands-on position manages day-to-day product development activities while driving broader project timelines and innovation goals.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Joshua Lyon
Responsibilities
Execute the New Product Development roadmap, ensuring progress across all phases
Schedule and facilitate New Product Development meetings, document discussions, and track key decisions
Maintain project trackers, timelines, and phase status updates
Prepare gate review presentations and post-launch recaps summarizing insights and outcomes
Collaborate with R&D partners to develop and refine beverage formulas
Prepare and present product samples for tastings, sensory panels, and demonstrations
Coordinate tasting sessions, compile feedback, and summarize actionable insights
Oversee lab organization, equipment readiness, and inventory management
Support pilot production runs, stability tests, and line trials with accurate documentation
Manage logistics for shipping ingredients, samples, and materials to partners
Oversee purchasing and invoicing for R&D materials and services
Track inventory of samples, packaging, and test ingredients to ensure availability
Lead product tastings for internal teams and external stakeholders
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on presentations, packaging evaluations, and product positioning
Collect and analyze competitive benchmarks and consumer insights to guide development strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical discipline
3+ years of hands-on experience in product development (beverage preferred; food acceptable)
Experience managing innovation or New Product Development projects from concept to launch
Strong communication and project management skills
Analytical thinker with curiosity for market trends and emerging technologies
Preferred
Experience in small to mid-sized environments
Benefits
Medical
401K
Company
Stratfield Consulting
Stratfield Consulting is a management consulting firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Freimuth
Technology Consulting Executive
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