Senior NPD Executive
Middlesex | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days WFH)
The Opportunity
A brilliant opportunity to join this well known beauty brand, as a Senior NPD Executive, working within a highly collaborative team.
This role is heavily project management-led, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys ownership, and can confidently manage multiple moving parts across product launches.
You'll play a pivotal role in bringing collections to life — from concept through to in-store execution — while acting as a key point of contact for both internal teams and external partners.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing the end-to-end delivery of NPD projects, with a strong focus on timelines and execution
* Leading weekly meetings, including presentations and updates on upcoming launches
* Working on two major launches per year
* Collaborating closely with NPD, suppliers, and key retail accounts
* Creating and sending detailed product briefs to accounts and suppliers
* Overseeing artwork sign-off and ensuring brand consistency
* Presenting upcoming collections and providing creative and commercial input on product ranges
* Advising on gaps and opportunities within collections
* Supporting in-store execution, including updates to stands and POS
* Managing pre-shipment inspections and ensuring product readiness
* Attending weekly sales meetings, contributing to trading decisions and order recommendations
* Ensuring compliance is up to date, including INCI and RSPO accreditation
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in a similar NPD or project management-led role within colour cosmetics preferably.
* Someone who can hit the ground running and confidently manage multiple projects
* Strong presentation skills, with experience leading client-facing meetings
* Highly organised with excellent prioritisation and time management
* A collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Resilient and comfortable working to tight deadlines
* Strong attention to detail, particularly across compliance and product accuracy