NPD Manager
Zest
Remote-friendly
What You'll Be Doing
Leading end-to-end new product development, managing multiple projects simultaneously from brief to shelf
Building and maintaining strong relationships with retail accounts, acting as the key day-to-day contact throughout the development process
Collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, technical, and operations teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Presenting concepts, prototypes, and launch updates directly to retail buyers and key stakeholders
Managing timelines, critical paths, and product specifications to ensure smooth launches
Identifying market trends and consumer insights to help shape the NPD pipeline
What We're Looking For
Proven NPD experience within an FMCG or food & drink environment
Strong customer-facing background - you're confident presenting to and managing retailer relationships
Comfortable managing multiple accounts and projects concurrently, with excellent organisational skills
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a keen commercial awareness
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Why Apply?
This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, loves seeing a product idea come to life, and enjoys building genuine partnerships with retail customers. You'll have real ownership and visibility in a growing business.
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