NPD Manager - Knutsford

Posted: 06/11/24
Recruiter:Science Solutions Recruitment
Reference:2846079572
Type:Permanent
Industry: Sales
Salary:Competitive
Location:Knutsford, Cheshire
Description:

New Product Developer - Cosmetics - Knutsford

A global leader in cosmetics is looking for a New Product Developer to join the NPD team. This is a great opportunity to work in NPD for a market leader in cosmetics and personal care. As a New Product Developer you will have further career progression opportunities as the business is recording year on year growth. You will be working with a dynamic company and trendsetter in the market who have created their own brand.

Ideal requirements;

  • We are looking for someone with experience in a research based role / trend analysis, sales, following trends, developing and presenting new trends.
  • Experience in or passion for cosmetics would be ideal!

The role;

  • Identifying and converting market opportunities based on emerging trends.
  • Correctly identifying and size opportunities at both macro and micro level.
  • Managing the NPD process through from initial concept to order.
  • Working cross functionally and collaboratively across the business including, R&D, technical and design.
  • Offering personalised private label solutions to clients (initial concept cads to packaging and final range)
  • Creation of briefs for design teams and customers.
  • Creating good relations ships with account managers and merchandising
  • Product architecture including copy writing for formulation developments
  • Briefing new formulation developments, working closely with in house chemists to develop skincare and colour cosmetic formulations both in the UK and China.
  • Working closely with the regulatory
  • Preparing product costings for the Account Managers to quote.
  • Sample Management

If you are interested in this New Product Developer role and would like to join the NPD team please send me your CV!

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