We are looking for an experienced Head of New Product Development to join a fun and innovative company in the West Sussex area. Working with big names you’ll need NPD experience and experience heading up a team, ideally having worked in the gift, FMCG or Retail sectors.
As the Head of New Product Development you will:
* Manage and develop the Product Development team in the UK and Hong Kong offices
* Analyse all products and review best and worst sellers
* Build ranges of market leading products, both licensed and non-licensed, for the target market in the USA, EU and UK
* Hold overall responsibility for the briefing of packaging and copy for all products and for the creation and maintenance of the critical path for all items
* Achieve margin targets across all products and ranges
* Travel overseas to trade shows and supplier factories as needed
Skills & experience required:
* Previous experience in New Product Development at a senior level
* Experience within Gift, FMCG or Retail sectors
* Ideally educated to degree level in related subject such as Product Design
Company benefits:
* Free parking
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private healthcare scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Regular events
This is a full time permanent role, offering a competitive salary commensurate with the skills, experience and qualifications you can bring. The position is based in the office in West Sussex, with the option of a hybrid model after probation period.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy