Company Description Slick Gorilla began in the UK and has grown into a global men’s hair care brand, known for launching the first Men’s Hair Powder in 2016. The company now operates in over 60 countries and sells on average one bottle of hair powder every minute. With an industry-leading social media presence, best seller status and a strong brand identity as “Winner's Choice,” Slick Gorilla offers a dynamic environment for Men passionate about high quality personal care. Role Description The Senior NPD (New Product Development) Manager is a full-time remote role responsible for leading the end-to-end leadership of the product development pipeline at Slick Gorilla. This role oversees market and consumer research, idea generation, concept testing, and the development of new men's personal care products from initial brief through to launch. The Senior NPD Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, supply chain, and external partners, to ensure products exceed brand standards, performance expectations and capture white space in categories. The role also involves mentoring team members, championing vision and direction, and continuously scouting trends and technologies in the personal care industry. What You'd Be Doing In This Role - Maintain the brand vision for Product innovation and Development direction across all categories. - Ensure brand is at the forefront of NPD harnessing a forward thinking mindset becoming leaders in categories. - Be the senior lead on New Product Development projects from concept through to launch. - Ensure successful project plans, timelines and critical paths across all NPD projects and initiatives. - Actively monitor trends and capabilities within hair
Senior NPD Manager employer: Slick Gorilla
Slick Gorilla is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and innovative work culture, perfect for those passionate about men's personal care. With a commitment to employee growth and development, the company offers unique opportunities to lead groundbreaking product innovations in a dynamic remote environment. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, while being part of a globally recognized brand that is at the forefront of the industry.
