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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. Â
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The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in Wine or any kind of beverage as well as a strong technical food chemistry knowledge.
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Primary Responsibilities:
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·      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
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Essential Characteristics:
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·      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
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Qualifications:
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·      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
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Benefits:
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·      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 employerÂ
BevZero Services, Inc.