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Stoneglow, a leading UK Candle and Home Fragrance manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Private Label NPD professional. The successful candidate will oversee sales and development, manage and expand the portfolio, and introduce new business during the contract period. You should be a natural, inspirational leader with a highly commercial approach.
You will have worked at a brand in roles such as Sales Manager or Project Developer, with experience supplying various retailers in the UK and overseas. Experience in Private Label is an advantage.
Responsibilities:
1. Work within the sales team to achieve targets.
2. Collaborate on new product development with suppliers and production teams.
3. Maintain and update the portfolios assigned to you.
4. Develop and nurture strong customer relationships.
5. Attend key account meetings, negotiate terms, and close deals.
6. Understand margins, pricing, and range planning; contribute to range direction and approvals.
7. Coordinate with design and product teams to meet client briefs for new products.
8. Ensure critical paths are followed, with orders delivered on time and within margins.
9. Ensure quality control standards are met for clients.
10. Attend UK and international trade shows.
The ideal Project Development Executive will have:
* A visionary and strategic mindset.
* Strong negotiation skills and a personable approach.
* Self-motivation and perseverance to see projects through.
* High commercial awareness and a passion for fragrances.
* Results-oriented, highly organized, and capable of multitasking.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* A passion for maintaining brand ethos.
* Experience in consumer products, preferably working for a brand.
* Experience in private label development projects is preferred.
* A friendly, team-oriented attitude.
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Product Management and Marketing
Industries
* Consumer Goods
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