New Product Development Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing personal care brand in Wakefield seeks an NPD Assistant to aid in monitoring trends and supporting product development. The role encompasses conducting market analysis, coordinating with suppliers, and assisting in digital marketing materials. Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in personal care or marketing are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in NPD or marketing in beauty/personal care.
• Skilled in market trend analysis.
• Understanding of product development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market innovations and ingredient trends using tools like Mintel.
• Conduct competitive analysis and synthesize data into reports.
• Assist in preparing product briefs and formulations.

Skills

Market trend analysis

Competitor tracking

Digital marketing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Trend forecasting platforms

Job description

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Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

NPD Assistant

£35,000 per annum

Our client is a rapidly growing personal care brand taking the industry by storm, globally.

We are seeking an NPD Assistant to support their brands' social media pages, with a passion for monitoring emerging global trends. The role involves tracking trends, assisting with concept development, managing ingredient databases, and supporting marketing asset creation for new product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor market innovations, textures, and ingredient trends across personal care categories using tools like Mintel and WGSN.
• Conduct competitive analysis and synthesize data into reports to support concept development.
• Assist in preparing product briefs, formulations, and brand positioning documents.
• Coordinate with suppliers and labs during product formulation development.
• Contribute to digital marketing materials, including presentations, trend overviews, and launch decks.
• Support social media scheduling and content planning for brand channels.
• Manage development timelines, product data, and ingredient records using internal systems.
• Liaise with creative and content teams to support visual asset creation.

Requirements:

• 1–2 years’ experience in NPD, formulation support, or marketing within beauty, skincare, or personal care.
• Skilled in market trend analysis and competitor tracking.
• Understanding of product development workflows, from concept to launch.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and familiar with trend forecasting platforms.
• Experience working with supplier communications and data record management.