NPD Assistant Manager

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a world-renowned fragrance brand as their New Product Development (NPD) Assistant Manager based in London, working on a range of exciting, innovative new products. This is a hybrid role.

The role

As the Assistant NPD Manager for our fragrance brand, you will play a crucial role in supporting the New Product Development team in bringing innovative and high-quality fragrance products to market. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including External Fragrance House, Marketing, Packaging, and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure the successful development and launch of new fragrance products.

Your expertise in critical path management will be pivotal in guiding projects from concept to successful product launch.

How you’ll dazzle us

The perfect candidate is someone with excellent commercial awareness and product knowledge. 2-3 years experience in a similar role from a fragrance company is essential, and experience in companies like L’Oréal, Estee Lauder, Unilever, Coty etc would be a big bonus. A Bachelor degree in marketing/business development is a must (a Masters degree is a bonus).

A fantastic communicator, teamplayer and charismatic relationship builder, you’ll be able to influence at all levels effectively and display strong project management skills. You’ll need to be highly numerate, analytical, organised and pay close attention to detail. And of course, a passion for all things beauty is a must!

You should be proficient in all Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. Experience with data entry of multiple documents, ensuring complete detail and accuracy even when working at a speed is essential.

What happens next

If this sounds like the dream role for you, apply now via the form below!