Closing Date: 30th April
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas
About the role:
Reporting to the Global Product Manager, in partnership with the global brand team, you'll work on delivery of the product innovation strategy and product plans.
You'll work collaboratively with both Global Product & Brand teams, on input to NPD strategies and the pipeline of new products. You will be responsible for end-to-end product development, from creating compelling consumer-led concepts to the finished product
Key Responsibilities:
• You will build product briefs that deliver against the brand strategy and own the delivery of these plans with cross functional teams.
• Mapping category trends and opportunities into product plans
• You will take ownership of the end-to-end product development for your brand from concept creation through to ensuring the on-time delivery and sufficiency of the product plans
• Project management of all NPD launches and maintenance projects in close collaboration with project team
• Manage cross functional meetings to keep projects on track, highlighting any risks to relevant stakeholders
• Translating macro trends into micro product detail these include packaging, formulation, claims & design elements.
• Competitor research, understanding and analysis of category management data
• You can demonstrate a deep understanding of manufacturing and production methods of the category. Your colleagues will look to you for your knowledge in our supplier’s capabilities and assets
• You will effectively deliver consumer relevant qualities
• You will share best practice through matrix working
• Lead the relationship with agency partners and their work on our brand from brief and evaluation, specifically packaging design
• You will lead the artwork workflow process for packaging components in line with the Brand Visual Identity
• Supporting the Global Senior Product Manager, contributing to category plans, prioritising and direction setting
• You will closely collaborate with the brand team and commercial teams for effective product implementation
• Manage Product administration across all projects
What you’ll need to have:
• Experience in end-to-end product development, delivering at pace. Previous experience on Bath Body and/or Skincare category would be of benefit.
• Extensive experience in product development, working in an FMCG environment
• Experience of leading virtual teams
• Leading the way and role modelling new processes for others
• Passionate about best-in-class delivery
Who we are
No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we’re innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.
Our benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
- Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to no7company.jobs/working-here to find out more. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate.
What's next
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.