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Overview:
Founded in 1991, BevZero Holdings is a privately held holding company with several subsidiary companies providing services and equipment to the beer, wine and spirits industries and specializing in de-alcoholization. BevZero operates in the USA, Spain, South Africa and Chile.
BevZero Services, Inc., our US services subsidiary, offers de-alcoholization services ranging from alcohol adjustment to complete removal. In addition, product development services, white and private label de-alcoholized wine products are also offered for sale. BevZero Services, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Manager that will report directly to BevZero Services’ General Manager.
The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in Wine or any kind of beverage as well as a strong technical food chemistry knowledge.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Lead the formulation and development of new non-alcoholic wines and other related products such as wine based RTD beverages;
· Manage product development and private label clients from product conception to production;
· Maintain, track, stock and expand an Ingredient library for crafting new products;
· Coordinate testing for nutritional panels, package corrosion testing, and product stability;
· Lab bench work and/or pilot plant work, as needed;
· Continuously identify and foster relationships with production partners such as wine & beverage producers, ingredient suppliers, and copackers;
· Collaborate with marketing and sales to create and review promotional and informational materials for services and products;
· Attend in-person and/or virtual tradeshows and events with travel, as necessary;
· Work in close collaboration with other BevZero locations to learn and share knowledge and best practices;
· Network with internal/external stakeholders to improve and test ingredients, technologies and processes to enhance the quality of non-alcoholic wines;
· Troubleshoot product and process problems as required from product development to production runs;
· Track budget for projects
Essential Characteristics:
· Professional, trustworthy and always looking for ways to improve
· Curious, thoughtful and interested in learning and teaching
· Knowledge of FDA and TTB beverage regulations
· Strong interest in the growing market of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic wine, beer, and cider
· Project management experience
Qualifications:
· Bachelors degree or higher in Enology, Viticulture, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or similar, or equivalent experience
· Experience in wine or beverage chemistry, quality, and sensory analysis
· Three years’ experience in wine or beverage production, development, or analysis
· Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database management skills
· Strong oral and written communication and client management skills
· Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on occasion
· Ability to sit for long periods of time when performing administrative duties
· Ability to stand for long periods of time when performing product development duties
Benefits:
· Base salary commensurate with experience
· Bonus opportunity
· Full benefit package (health, dental, vision, life, FSA, 401(k) with match)
· Paid time off
· Stock options
· Equal opportunity employer
BevZero Services, Inc.