Head of New Product Development
Salary:
£Negotiable based on experience
Location:
Lancing – Hybrid after probation
Hours:
8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Free parking, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare scheme, cycle to work scheme, regular events
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr