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NPD Assistant

£ 25,000 - £ 25,000 per a:1:{s:8:"en_title";s:6:"annual";}
 

Job Description

Company And Role Overview:

Step into an exciting role as the NPD Assistant with our client, where you'll be at the heart of creating ground breaking fragrance products that captivate the market. Imagine being a key player on the New Product Development team, driving the launch of innovative, top-tier fragrances. You'll collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams, including external fragrance experts, marketing masterminds, packaging pros, and regulatory wizards, to bring these extraordinary products to life. This is your chance to be a part of a passionate team that shapes the future of fragrance—are you ready to make your mark?

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the head of New Product Development (NPD) to oversee the entire process, from initial concept brainstorming to the final product launc
  • Gather and organize essential details from all departments and suppliers to complete artwork briefs
  • Maintain and update master product documents, ensuring they serve as accurate references for all departments
  • Schedule and monitor the delivery and tracking of samples both within the company and with external suppliers
  • Compile monthly reports on innovative product launches, drawing insights from your research and updates from the Communications team
  • Oversee the organization of the packaging library and sample room, ensuring all production samples are approved
  • Initiate the first Purchase Order for new NPD products and relay precise order details to the Supply Chain team for ongoing procurement

Requirements:

  • Must have 1-2 years of experience in a comparable position within the fragrance industry
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Development is required; a Master’s degree is advantageous
  • Exceptional project management abilities and meticulous attention to detail
  • Deep enthusiasm for the beauty sector coupled with robust product knowledge
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and others
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