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New Product Development Specialist, Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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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 market innovations, assisting with concept development, managing ingredient databases, and supporting marketing asset creation for new product lines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Track 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.
* Support the preparation of product briefs, formulations, and brand positioning documents.
* Coordinate with suppliers and labs during the development of product formulations and technologies.
* Contribute to digital marketing material production, including presentations, trend overviews, and launch support decks.
* Assist with 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 generation.
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.
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