https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-zest--50a83526-c37e-4607-bd28-4e5903b726c9 RSS feed for NPD Manager at Zest. en-gb Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:19:00 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-zest--50a83526-c37e-4607-bd28-4e5903b726c9 https://jobs.co.uk/job/npd-manager-zest--50a83526-c37e-4607-bd28-4e5903b726c9 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:51:50 GMT Location: Bedfordshire | Salary: 55000.00-55000.00 Annual | 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 DoingLeading end-to-end new product development, managing multiple projects simultaneously from brief to shelfBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with retail accounts, acting as the key day-to-day contact throughout the development processCollaborating cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, technical, and operations teams to deliver projects on time and within budgetPresenting concepts, prototypes, and launch updates directly to retail buyers and key stakeholdersManaging timelines, critical paths, and product specifications to ensure smooth launchesIdentifying market trends and consumer insights to help shape the NPD pipelineWhat We''re Looking ForProven NPD experience within an FMCG or food and drink environmentStrong customer-facing background - you''re confident presenting to and managing retailer relationshipsComfortable managing... Permanent