NPD & Innovation Leader — Health & Wellness (Hybrid)

Zendbox Ltd; Whetsted; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Optical & Hearing benefits

Retail & Health discounts

Competitive salary and bonuses

Job summary

Zendbox Ltd in Whetsted is seeking a skilled NPD Specialist to drive product innovation and manage projects in the sports nutrition sector. This role involves developing new formulations, working closely with clients, and ensuring product excellence.

The ideal candidate will have proven NPD experience, a strong background in sports nutrition, and exceptional communication skills. Join a passionate team and help shape one of the UK's fastest-growing contract manufacturing businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports nutrition, supplements, functional foods or health and wellness products.
• Proven experience in NPD, formulation or technical roles.
• Strong understanding of ingredients, formulations, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects from concept through to launch.
• Develop new powder formulations across sports nutrition.
• Build long-term relationships with customers and brand founders.
• Work alongside Manufacturing to ensure products meet regulatory requirements.
• Identify emerging ingredients and market trends.

Skills

Experience in sports nutrition

Proven NPD experience

Understanding of ingredients and formulations

Project management skills

Commercial awareness

Exceptional communication skills

Curiosity and passion for innovation

Job description

Zendbox Ltd in Whetsted is seeking a skilled NPD Specialist to drive product innovation and manage projects in the sports nutrition sector. This role involves developing new formulations, working closely with clients, and ensuring product excellence.

The ideal candidate will have proven NPD experience, a strong background in sports nutrition, and exceptional communication skills. Join a passionate team and help shape one of the UK's fastest-growing contract manufacturing businesses.