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Senior NPD Designer

  • Location:

    Cambridgeshire

  • Sector:

    Fresh Produce, Horticulture

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Luan Harrison

  • Job ref:

    LH 17507

  • Published:

    about 1 year ago

Senior NPD Designer - Flowers

Competitive

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Senior NPD Designer to join this growing business. As a Senior NPD Designer, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, managing end-to-end NPD/EPD projects, and contributing to the overall success of the business.

The role

  • Work collaboratively with the Head of Commercial to develop and implement the development plan for retail customers.
  • Manage the product development team, overseeing NPD/EPD projects across specific customers.
  • Lead the design process from concept through first production, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrate leadership by setting an example, showcasing passion for products, understanding financial and commercial requirements
  • Communicate and manage critical paths, control resources, and work closely with procurement for leading-edge innovation and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Gain a deep understanding of consumer wants and needs to innovate new products and processes
  • Provide all necessary customer paperwork for NPD samples.

The candidate:

  • Ideally educated to degree level in horticulture, food science, technology, or a related discipline.
  • Possess excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Remain calm under pressure with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Experience delivering customer presentations.
  • Passion for flowers and horticulture.
  • Self-starter, able to work on your own initiative with adaptability to business requirements.
  • Convey credibility, confidence, and gravitas.
  • Strong team player.

If you are a passionate and experienced Senior NPD Designer ready to make a significant impact in a thriving company, please call Luan @ Morepeople for a confidential chat or apply now.