Assistant New Product Development Manager

SC Johnson Professional UK; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Johnson Professional UK is seeking an Assistant New Product Development Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing NPD projects from concept to launch in a dynamic environment, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance the product portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess significant NPD experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Remote work available once a week

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free optical and hearing test vouchers

Company pension scheme up to 6% contributions

Life assurance based on 4 x your salary

Discounted products at staff shop

Access to employee assistance programmes

Subsidized on-site canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in new product development (NPD).
• Experience of implementing successful new products.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the development and execution of NPD projects.
• Work with internal teams to develop new products.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio analysis and define actions for optimization.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proactive 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. You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract for 9 months, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

About Us

Joining the team at 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, and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to 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 and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Free optical vouchers & hearing test vouchers
• Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance based on 4 x 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 those who travel to work without using a parking space or car share
• Cycle to work scheme plus bicycle storage area
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points at our Denby site (Powered by our own generated renewable electricity!)
• And much more!

About The Senior HR Advisor Role

The Assistant New Product Development (NPD) Manager will be responsible for new product development (NPD) from concept to launch. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, collaborating with various teams to shape the future of our product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the development and execution of NPD projects that support sales growth and market share increase.
• Work with internal teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Supply, Finance) and external suppliers to develop new products.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to provide insights on product sales at local and regional levels and define actions to optimize sales and margin performance.
• Conduct competitor research and propose new product ideas to generate sales growth.
• Write and create materials to support NPD that best explain the product, based on research and positioning to beat out competition.
• Inform decisions on segment strategy and new or existing product development activity.
• Use market insight and collaborate with R&D team to translate capabilities into claims that better meet customer needs than competitors.

Experience required

• Experience in new product development (NPD)
• Experience of implementing successful new products
• Experience working in a matrix organization

Behaviors Needed

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and strong organizational skills
• Proactive problem-solving with attention to detail

If you believe you are the right fit for our Assistant New Product Development Manager position, please click 'Apply' now — we look forward to hearing from you!

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe inclusion and diversity are more than programs. We embed inclusive practices in our daily work, relating, collaborating, and decision-making. We value the collective richness of differences, including style, personality, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability — enabling everyone to contribute fully to our organization.