Job Reference: BBBH9009
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
NPD MANAGER - WELLNESS
Hybrid / Based at Lancashire Office 3 Days Per week
Up to £50,000 Basic (Negotiable) + Annual Bonus + Benefits
THECOMPANY:
We're proud to be exclusively supporting a leading manufacturer who is seeking recruit an experienced NPD Managerto join their growing Wellness division.
As the NPD Manager, you'll be responsible for leading one team member and taking full responsibility for the full NDP cycle from idea to launch. This is an innovative role where you'll need to identify new trends, formulate new ideas, create product specifications, sourcing new materials and ensuring all legal requirements are met prior to the product launch. The role will include international travel to conduct market visits and attend international exhibitions.This is an exciting opportunity for a career driven individual to be part of a rapidly growing business that invests heavilyin Research & Development, Existing Product Development and New Product Development.
THE NPD MANAGER POSITION:
* Responsible for overseeing NPD processes and maximising sales, whilst providing technical support to key retail customers.
* End to end NDP process Management from idea through to launch, whilst ensuring legal requirements are adhered to.
* Prioritising NPD, however, continuously reviewing current product formulas and label changes to ensure continuous improvement
* Proactively identifying new products and trends to ensure that the business remains as a market leader whilst maximising sales & protecting margins
* Ensuring products meet or legal requirements prior to launch
* Researching and introducing the latest sustainable packaging initiatives when required
* Conducting market visits and attending exhibitions both in the UK & internationalto identify current & emerging trends
* Working closely with the procurement department to create product specifications* Delivering Internal/External training and providing technical support to all stakeholders
* Supporting the sales team at customer meetings to promote NPD initiatives at range reviews
* NPD Procurement through sourcing new materials and setting up suppliers
THE PERSON:
* Must have experience in a NPD Manager or Product Development Manager position within the WellnessCategory, they'll consider candidates from Personal Care, Pharma, Pharmacueticals or VMS markets or similar
* Whilst not essential, it would be significant advantage of the individual was a Qualified Nutritionist
* Must have a track record of successful product launches
* Able to travel internationally to visit trade shows & exhibitions
* You'll need to be able to demonstrate a good balance of creativity, problem solving and communication skills, with the added ability of working on your own initiative
TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the NPD Manager position via the advert for immediate consideration.
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Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Salary: Up to £50000.00 per annum + + Bonus + Benefits + Hybrid
Salary Benefits: + Bonus + Benefits + Hybrid
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: NPD Manager, New Product Development, Product Development Manager, NPD, Research and Development, R&D
Contact Name: Matthew Ager
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