NPD Assistant - Brighton, East Sussex
The GelBottle Inc. is on an exciting journey, and we're looking for a NPD Assistant to be part of our vibrant, founder-led company. If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced environment and eager to contribute to a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C brands, this is your chance to make a significant impact!
Join our innovative team and become part of our journey to pioneer new product developments. As we expand our portfolio, we're searching for a proactive and detail-oriented professional passionate about innovation and collaboration. This role offers a unique opportunity to assist in the creation of market-leading products. In this role you will:
- Product Development Support: Assist the NPD team in the research, planning, and development of new products to ensure timely and successful launches.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyse market and consumer data to support product positioning and development decisions.
- Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with UK and international suppliers, request product samples, and collaborate on product launches.
- Sample Coordination: Work closely with the Marketing and Creative teams to ensure final samples are available for content creation prior to product launches.
- Artwork Coordination: Ensure briefs are supplied and completed on time by the packaging team
- Project Timeline Management: Maintain and update project timelines, ensuring that all project phases are on schedule. This involves tracking progress, identifying potential delays, and communicating any issues to relevant stakeholders to keep the project on track.
This is an office based role, up to 5 days a week onsite.
About you:
You'll come with experience working in a product related role (this could be NPD, innovation, operations or manufacturing) with passion about the nail industry, and a drive to get deep into the core of our business.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse data and trends, translating them into actionable product development insights.
- Project Management: Demonstrable examples of leading projects including critical path creation, project management and managing internal processes.
- Passion for Innovation: A genuine enthusiasm for product development and a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Organisational Abilities: High level of organisation and attention to detail in managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Team Player: Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, fostering supportive working relationships.
Why Join Us?
Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions can make a tangible impact. Our benefits include:
Competitive salary and bonus.
Generous holiday entitlement.
Opportunities for continuous professional development.
Work with a passionate and talented team where your ideas can thrive.
Hybrid working
Life assurance + pension scheme
Regular funded company events
Season ticket loan
+ many more!
Application Process
- Submit your application form, highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.
- Initial interview with our recruitment team (45 mins)
- Virtual interview with senior stakeholders (1 hr)
- In person interview + presentation of a case study (1.5 hours)
