Job Reference: BBBH90091.1
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
NPD MANAGER / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
WELLNESS/ NUTRITION
Hybrid / Based at Bolton/Lancashire Office 3 Days Per week
Up to £50,000 Basic (Potentially Negotiable to 60k) + Annual Bonus + Benefits
THE COMPANY:
We're proud to be exclusively supporting a leading manufacturer who is seeking recruit an experienced Product Development Manager / NPD Manager to join their growing Wellness division.
As the NPD Manager / Product Development Manager, you'll be responsible for leading one teammember 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 businessthat invests heavily in Research & Development, Existing Product Development and New Product Development.
THE NPD MANAGER/ PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 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 changesto 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 & international to identify current & emerging trends
* Working closely with the procurement department to create product specifications
* Delivering Internal/External training and providing technical support toall 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 Wellness Category, they'll consider candidates from Nutrition, Supplements, Personal Care, Pharma, Pharmaceuticals 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 internationallyto visit trade shows & exhibitions
* You'll need to be able to demonstrate a good balance of creativity, problem solvingand communication skills, with the added ability of working on your own initiative
TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the NPDManager / Product Development Manager position via the advert for immediate consideration.
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Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Salary: £50000.00 - £60000.00 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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