[US-HQ] Retail Product Development Manager

Retail Product Development Manager This role is hybrid to; NYC, Chicago, IL or Boulder, CO HelloFresh Headquarters In addition to our core direct-to-consumer business, Factor_ has more recently expanded into the retail channel, making our meals available for purchase at brick-and-mortar stores. We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and highly collaborative Retail Product Development Manager to own Factor_’s Retail Prepared Meals and adjacent food and beverage categories to support growth in this channel. In this pivotal role, you will champion the end-to-end retail product lifecycle—from driving overarching category strategy and formulation management to leading packaging design and continuous portfolio optimization. Acting as the ultimate product expert and a crucial cross-functional linchpin, you will partner seamlessly with Sales, Operations, DTC Product, and Nutrition teams to bridge deep consumer insights with specific retailer needs. Your core objective is to engineer a winning, scalable retail portfolio that commands attention on the shelf, drives exceptional sales velocity for our partners, and builds enduring brand loyalty through relentless, customer-centric innovation. Key Responsibilities: Retail Product Strategy - Develop a winning retail prepared meals range consisting of core year-round SKUs, seasonal skus and may include the development of exclusive retailer ranges. Identify opportunities for expansion into adjacent categories based on retailer needs, white