Assistant New Product Development Manager

SC Johnson Professional; Waingroves; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Johnson Professional offers an exciting opportunity as an Assistant New Product Development Manager in Denby. This role involves overseeing new product development and collaborating across departments in a dynamic environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, remote work options, generous leave, and comprehensive support programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Remote work available once a week

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Free optical and hearing test vouchers

Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions

Life assurance based on 4x your salary

Discounted products at our staff shop

Access to employee assistance programmes

Subsidized on-site canteen

Cycle to work scheme and bicycle storage

Free parking with EV Charging Points

Qualifications

• Experience in NPD.
• Successful implementation of new products.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support NPD projects to support sales growth.
• Collaborate with various teams including R&D, Design, Marketing.
• Conduct competitor research and propose new product ideas.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

SC Johnson Professional has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant New Product Development Manager to join the team based in Denby. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 9 months. The role offers a competitive salary.

About us:

Joining SC Johnson Professional makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning, hygiene products, and smart technologies. We serve Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of trusted products since 1886.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Free optical and hearing test vouchers
• Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance based on 4x your salary
• Discounted products at our staff shop
• Access to employee assistance programmes
• Subsidized on-site canteen
• “Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw for commuting without parking or car sharing
• Cycle to work scheme and bicycle storage
• Free parking with EV Charging Points at Denby (powered by renewable electricity)

About the Senior HR Advisor role:

The Assistant NPD Manager will oversee new product development from concept to launch, working in a dynamic, multicultural environment with various teams to shape our product portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and support NPD projects to support sales growth and market share
• Collaborate with R&D, Design, Marketing, Supply, Finance, and external suppliers
• Analyze product sales and optimize sales/margin performance
• Conduct competitor research and propose new product ideas
• Create materials to support NPD, highlighting product advantages
• Inform segment strategy and product development decisions
• Work with RD&E team to translate capabilities into customer-focused claims

Experience required:

• Experience in NPD
• Successful implementation of new products
• Experience working in a matrix organization

Skills and behaviors:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proactive problem-solving with attention to detail

If you're interested in the Assistant NPD Manager position, please click 'Apply'.

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