Product Development Manager (Confectionery & Promotional Items)

Who We Are

Nassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor in the confectionery, gourmet food, and private-label industries. With decades of expertise, we provide high-quality products to retailers across the nation. Our expansive portfolio includes a variety of confections, specialty foods, and customized solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

What We Stand For and Where You'll Come In

We’re seeking a Product Development Manager to drive innovation and bring exciting new products to market for big-box and national retail chains. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Product Development, you’ll collaborate across departments—Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory, and Sales—to lead projects from concept through launch.

Core Values That Drive Us

• One Team: Collaboration and alignment across all departments.
• Innovation & Adaptability: We welcome change and act proactively.
• Customer-Centric: Our customers’ growth is our growth.
• Execution with Excellence: We focus on impact and results.
• Data-Driven Decisions: We act on insights and validate our approach.
  
  

How You’ll Make an Impact Product Development

• Develop new food items for private label and seasonal launches.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept through production.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timelines and success.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive customer-focused innovation.
  
  

Product Costing

• Oversee and update costing models (labor, packaging, materials).
• Validate accuracy with production teams.
• Ensure pricing aligns with margin benchmarks and market competitiveness.
  
  

Category Management

• Analyze category trends and identify new opportunities.
• Build strategic plans to expand and optimize the product line.
  
  

Efficiencies

• Drive continuous improvement in product development processes.
• Respond promptly to RFQs and maintain accurate costing data.
  
  

Team Development

• Mentor junior associates and foster team growth.
• Potential to manage direct reports.
  
  

We’re Excited About You Because...

• You have 6+ years in product development in food, R&D, or manufacturing.
• You lead cross-functional teams and see projects through.
• You blend creativity and analytical thinking.
• You have a strong pulse on food trends and consumer preferences.
• Experience in candy or promotional items is a big plus!
  
  

Office Guidelines

This is an in-office role based at our headquarters. We thrive on face-to-face collaboration and believe it enhances problem-solving, creativity, and connection.

Ready to Join Us?

Be part of a company where your ideas matter, your impact is visible, and your passion drives success. Apply now to help shape the future of innovation at Nassau Candy.