New Product Development Manager

FMCG Exec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FMCG Exec represents a hugely successful FMCG brand in the UK, at a pivotal growth phase. You will be the NPD Manager shaping the future product pipeline, owning the lifecycle from concept through launch.

You will lead cross-functional teams across commercial, category, compliance, marketing and sales, aligning global strategy with local execution to deliver best-in-class launches for UK and international markets. Hybrid role with circa 3 days at HQ.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering NPD in FMCG.
• Familiar with UK and international food regulations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the NPD pipeline from concept to launch.
• Lead cross-functional teams across commercial, category, compliance, marketing and sales.
• Drive compliant, exciting product launches with global/local alignment.
• Collaborate with external partners to bring products to market.

Skills

NPD management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Consumer insights

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Fired up to over achieve and get noticed for your efforts?

We’re in partnership with a hugely successful FMCG brand that’s found in homes all over the world. They’re at a pivotal and incredibly exciting stage in their journey, with big plans, major investment, and a real ambition to shake things up and make some serious noise in the market. They’re looking for top talent to join them on that journey, so this is a fantastic opportunity to come in right at the start of something big and genuinely make an impact.

With a focus on innovation, brand growth, and customer partnerships, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, ambitious environment where you can have real impact.

The Role

As the successful NPD Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future product pipeline for a dynamic FMCG brand. Sitting at the heart of the UK business, you’ll act as the bridge between global innovation strategy and local market execution, turning insight, trends and technical expertise into commercially successful, compliant and exciting product launches. You’ll own the NPD pipeline from concept through to launch, leading cross-functional teams, influencing global stakeholders and working closely with commercial, category, compliance, marketing, sales and external partners to bring best-in-class products to market. With real autonomy, visibility and the chance to impact both UK and international channels, this role is ideal for someone who is passionate about innovation, and creating products that genuinely resonate with consumers.

The ideal fit

• Operated successfully in a New Product Development role
• Have a curious mind and the want to learn & develop
• Familiarity with UK and international food regulations and supply chains
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and knows when to act and when to wait
• Is a change champion and pioneers new ideas and approaches
• Proven success in delivering product launches in the FMCG industry
• Have an infectious drive for results and make things happen
• Confident working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills
• Be a team player with a winning mentality
• Be degree educated or equivalent

Intrigued to find out more? Apply now and we’ll make it happen!

Salary: Up to £60,000, plus benefits package.

Location: Hybrid. (circa 3 days per week in their HQ)

If you meet the above requirements then please click ‘apply’ and one of our team will be in touch shortly.