We are looking for an experienced New Product Development to join the NPD team of this fast-paced and modern FMCG business in the Lancing area.
As a New Product Development, you will be taking responsibility for getting entire product ranges from ideation through to on the shelf with well-known retailers, including some licensed products that they work alongside.
You will be accountable for every step of the product development through negotiations, costings, 3D sampling, tooling, and internal and licensor approvals.
As a New Product Development, your role will include:
1. Implementing and managing the end-to-end product development process
2. Liaising and negotiating with Far East suppliers, ensuring costs and production methods match customer briefs
3. Being responsible for sales sample and bulk production order generation, working closely with the Purchasing team
4. Ensuring that suppliers' internal resources and processes support the delivery of product NPD
5. Taking on market research tasks and compiling findings into a presentation that will be used company-wide
Requirements:
1. You will need a passion for product design
2. A good knowledge of the processes required to license products
3. Maintaining a good eye for detail
4. Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor's Degree in product design or equivalent
5. Previous experience of developing products and working with Far East factories
Benefits:
1. Free onsite parking
2. Hybrid working (2 days a week)
3. 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
4. Private healthcare scheme
The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a starting salary of up to £32,000 dependent on qualifications and experience.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr