https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-zest--0739ac6f-d612-4efc-a8d6-312d420d1335 RSS feed for NPD Manager at Zest. en-gb Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:49:53 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-zest--0739ac6f-d612-4efc-a8d6-312d420d1335 https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-zest--0739ac6f-d612-4efc-a8d6-312d420d1335 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Bedfordshire | Salary: £55000 - £60000/annum plus bonus and package | Type: Permanent | We''re recruiting an NPD Manager on behalf of an exciting FMCG business based in Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded product development professional to take ownership of the full NPD process - from concept through to launch - while working closely with a portfolio of retail partners. What You''ll Be Doing Leading end-to-end new product development, managing multiple projects simultaneously from brief to shelf Building and maintaining strong relationships with retail accounts, acting as the key day-to-day contact throughout the development process Collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, technical, and operations teams to deliver projects on time and within budget Presenting concepts, prototypes, and launch updates directly to retail buyers and key stakeholders Managing timelines, critical paths, and product specifications to ensure smooth launches Identifying market trends and consumer insights to help shape the NPD pipeline What We''re Looking For Proven NPD experience within an FMCG or food & drink environment Strong customer-facing background - you''re confident presenting to and managing retailer relationships Comfort... Permanent