Product Development Manager – Sport & Athletes Nutrition (all genders)

At Sunday Natural, we are driven by the vision to enable holistic well-being through the pure power of nature.

As a Product Development Manager – Sport & Athletes Nutrition (all genders), you will be at the forefront of innovation, crafting high-performance, clean-label supplements and functional foods that support active lifestyles across global markets. You will develop products in the Sport category, focusing on sports that require peak athletic performance – and accompany the process from concept to market launch. Working directly with our Founder and Chief Product Officer, your role will be pivotal in translating cutting-edge science and emerging market trends into premium, natural products that meet the highest quality standards.

• Support the end-to-end development of new products in the Sport category – from formulation to production and post-launch optimization
• Conduct in-depth market and consumer research to identify trends, innovation opportunities, and unmet consumer needs within global sports nutrition markets
• Develop Sport products which reflect our true clean-label philosophy and contribute to holistic health and peak Sport performance
• Manage key stages of the product development process, including concept ideation, R&D, sampling and tasting
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful and timely product launches
• Help build and nurture strong relationships with top-tier suppliers and contract manufacturers to deliver premium, sustainable products
• Keep up-to-date with regulatory changes, scientific advancements, and industry innovations to ensure our products remain compliant and forward-thinking

• Demonstrated experience in contributing to successful product launches in sport dietary supplements / nutraceuticals in capsule or tablet form, or alternatively sport lifestyle nutrition
• Educational background ideally in Sports Science, or alternatively in Nutrition Science, Ecotrophology, Chemistry, or Food Science – with a strong passion for sport and athleticism
• Familiarity with sports that require high-level athletic performance, such as equestrian, road cycling, or any Olympic disciplines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven international environment – ideally in a DTC context
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex timelines
• A creative and analytical mindset – design thinking experience is a plus
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English

• An appealing discount on all of our Sunday Natural Group products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
• We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
• The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the Deutschland ticket
• We believe great things happen when we meet in person, which is why we embrace a hybrid model with one home office day per week – up to two depending on the area you are working in – and up to two weeks per year working from abroad
• Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
• You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas
• Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
• We, the Sunday Natural Group, like to celebrate each other!
• Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women’s Day