Senior NPD Executive
£competitive dependent on experience
West London – hybrid (2 days in office p/w)
Blush & Bloom are pleased to be partnered with a beauty company who are actively looking to hire a Senior NPD Executive to join their team based in West London.
We’re looking for a commercially minded NPD professional with experience in the beauty industry, ideally across colour cosmetics and hybrid products. This role sits at the intersection of product development, project/account management and cross-functional delivery – taking ownership of projects end-to-end and acting as a key point of contact internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take ownership of NPD projects from concept through to launch, managing timelines, deliverables and stakeholder expectations throughout
• Act as a key point of contact between internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance) and external partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment at all stages
• Identify market trends, customer needs and commercial opportunities to inform product strategy and pipeline development
• Manage supplier relationships including briefing, development, negotiations and ongoing performance
• Oversee product costings and work closely with Finance to ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial targets and margins
• Coordinate the development process including design, sampling, testing, compliance and production, ensuring deadlines are met
• Work on product briefs, specifications and critical path management (CPA), maintaining visibility across multiple projects
• Support go-to-market activity, collaborating with Sales and Marketing on product positioning, launches, samples and claims
• Monitor product performance post-launch, managing any quality issues, returns or improvements required
• Present regular project updates, providing clear visibility on progress, risks and opportunities
Key Requirements:
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence both internally and externally
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Commercially aware, with strong numerical skills and confidence managing costings and budgets
• Proactive, solutions-focused and confident in making decisions
• At least 3 years’ experience within product development, ideally within the beauty industry
• Experience working with suppliers
• Good understanding of ingredients, packaging and regulatory considerations
• Previous experience in a role with ownership of projects and cross-functional coordination
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