Senior New Product Development Executive

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