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NPD Manager

North West London Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
I am seeking a commercially minded, creative NPD Manager to lead the development and launch of innovative new products and range updates for an exciting brand. This role is central to long-term category growth and offers the opportunity to shape products that blend creativity, design excellence, and commercial success.
  • Lead exciting, design-led product development
  • Shape commercially successful, high-impact ranges

About Our Client

This is a well-established creator of bath, body, wellness, lifestyle and gifting products, recognised for its focus on detail, product quality, innovation, and strong design partnerships. The brand portfolio spans heritage names, fashion-focused collaborations, and in-house collections. Products are sold through major premium retailers in the UK and distributed internationally, supported by a commitment to growth, market leadership, and creative collaboration.

Job Description

  • Develop and refine new product concepts aligned with brand positioning and market opportunities
  • Oversee full critical path management, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to brief
  • Source packaging, materials, and design inspiration to ensure products remain innovative and trend-led
  • Collaborate with licensor's, suppliers, and internal teams across design, sales, operations and marketing
  • Manage commercial feasibility, target costings, margins and budgets for all projects
  • Conduct competitor and market analysis to identify trends and opportunities
  • Support marketing and in‑store communications for launches
  • Present product concepts and launch plans to internal teams and external brand partners

The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years' experience in NPD or product development, ideally in beauty, toiletries, or gifting
  • Strong track record managing end‑to‑end projects and working with Far East suppliers
  • Commercial awareness, including margin management, costing and retail impact
  • Highly organised with strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills (design software a plus)
  • Excellent communicator, problem solver, and collaborator across multiple stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail and creative mindset
  • Minimum A‑Level education; marketing or business‑related degree preferred
  • Strong English language and numerical skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working pattern - 3 days in office, 2 days remote
  • Opportunity to work across a varied and creative product portfolio
  • A collaborative team culture that values innovation, quality and professional growth
Contact
Beth Horsley
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6964874
Phone number
+44 113 243 7721

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
North West London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Beth Horsley
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7721
Job reference
JN-032026-6964874