At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative product development and launch exciting new FMCG products.
- Company: Join a globally recognised FMCG brand with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £60,000, hybrid work, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of innovation and make a real impact in the market.
- Qualifications: Experience in New Product Development and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Fired up to over achieve and get noticed for your efforts? We’re in partnership with a hugely successful FMCG brand that’s found in homes all over the world. They’re at a pivotal and incredibly exciting stage in their journey, with big plans, major investment, and a real ambition to shake things up and make some serious noise in the market. They’re looking for top talent to join them on that journey, so this is a fantastic opportunity to come in right at the start of something big and genuinely make an impact.
With a focus on innovation, brand growth, and customer partnerships, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, ambitious environment where you can have real impact.
The Role
As the successful NPD Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future product pipeline for a dynamic FMCG brand. Sitting at the heart of the UK business, you’ll act as the bridge between global innovation strategy and local market execution, turning insight, trends and technical expertise into commercially successful, compliant and exciting product launches. You’ll own the NPD pipeline from concept through to launch, leading cross-functional teams, influencing global stakeholders and working closely with commercial, category, compliance, marketing, sales and external partners to bring best-in-class products to market. With real autonomy, visibility and the chance to impact both UK and international channels, this role is ideal for someone who is passionate about innovation, and creating products that genuinely resonate with consumers.
The ideal fit
- Operated successfully in a New Product Development role
- Have a curious mind and the want to learn & develop
- Familiarity with UK and international food regulations and supply chains
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and knows when to act and when to wait
- Is a change champion and pioneers new ideas and approaches
- Proven success in delivering product launches in the FMCG industry
- Have an infectious drive for results and make things happen
- Confident working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Excellent project and stakeholder management skills
- Be a team player with a winning mentality
- Be degree educated or equivalent
Intrigued to find out more? Apply now and we’ll make it happen!
Salary: Up to £60,000, plus benefits package.
Location: Hybrid. (circa 3 days per week in their HQ)
If you meet the above requirements then please click ‘apply’ and one of our team will be in touch shortly.
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