NPD Manager - THG Nutrition
NPD Manager - THG Nutrition
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About THG
We are THG a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC Myprotein ESPA Perricone MD and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
With us youll go further faster. What are you waiting for
THG Nutrition & Wellness:
THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition including Myprotein the worlds largest online sports nutrition brand its family of brands Myvegan Myvitamins and MP Activewear.
We want to be the worlds most empowering health movement championing everyone to live healthier more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions were a force for good and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day.
Everything we do is done inhouse from manufacturing and new product development to content creation ecommerce marketing and logistics. This means were perfectly positioned to deliver to our vision and keep our place at the top of a fastmoving global industry.
Its an incredibly exciting time to join the team and were always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition & Wellness movement forward.
Role: NPD Manager
Reporting to: Head of Innovation
Business Area: THG Nutrition
Location: THG HQ Manchester (WA15 0AF) Fully Office Based
Why be an NPD Manager at THG Nutrition
THG Nutrition is home to some of the most innovative and exciting supplement projects in the industry. As part of a vertically integrated business our NPD team works at pace to launch meaningful products that make a real impact on global consumers. With direct access to performance data consumer feedback and a collaborative crossfunctional team youll be empowered to drive innovation from concept through to launchfast. If youre passionate about health and wellness and want to work in an entrepreneurial insightled environment where your ideas become real products THG is the place to grow your career.
Reporting to the Head of Innovation the NPD Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and launch of a variety of wellness focused products across Myprotein and Myvitamins. Executing launches globally in both D2C and B2B channels product formats include but not limited to VMS gummies superfoods and collagen RTMs. This role will focus on driving innovation in a rapidly growing space ensuring the delivery of bestinclass products aligning with consumer trends and insights.
This role manages a team of passionate product technologists. It works crossfunctionally with key stakeholders including procurement compliance brand and creative teams as well as external suppliers to bring commercially viable and technically sound products to market.
What are the key responsibilities
- Manage and lead a team of NPD Technologists providing guidance and support across all product development projects to ensure timely delivery.
- Stay up to date with current and emerging market trends reporting on opportunities and developments.
- Analyse and consolidate market research and consumer insights to inform product development strategies.
- Develop and refine product formulations in line with trends claims and brand positioning.
- Ensure all product development is compliant with relevant legislation and internal standards across multiple markets.
- Project manage NPD from concept through to launch working closely with procurement compliance brand and creative teams.
- Create and manage detailed product specifications.
- Brief and manage suppliers ensuring alignment with technical operational and commercial requirements.
- Approve packaging and product compliance to ensure a smooth path to market
- Support crossfunctional teams throughout the product lifecycle ensuring successful product launches.
- Monitor sales and customer feedback to evaluate product success identifying areas for improvement and continuous improvement.
What skills/experience do I need for this role
- Degree in Nutrition Food Technology or similar field.
- Experience working with suppliers to develop and commercialise new products including managing briefs and ensuring technical and operational.
- Commercially aware with experience of understanding price hierarchy cost engineering and marketing investment requirements.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in NPD with a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
- Proven experience managing or mentoring a small team.
- Experience working with products sold internationally (nonregion specific)
- Strong project management and communication skills able to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- A proactive and solutionsfocused mindset with strong commercial and technical awareness
- Interest in the health wellness and the supplement market.
- Clear understanding of compliance regulatory requirements and industry standards
Whats on offer
Benefits:
Career Development
- Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our inhouse L&D team.
- Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industryleading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Dont want to work on your birthday We dont either! Enjoy your day off on us!
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12months.
Wellbeing Support
- Access facetoface and virtual appointments with our inhouse GP.
- Access our inhouse CBT therapist.
- Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
- Stateoftheart onsite gym.
- Access to our onsite physio.
Other Perks
- Save up to 12 on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
- Up to 50 staff discount on THG brands.
- Onsite staff shop.
- Access to onsite barber.
- Know someone who would be perfect for THG Refer them and get up to 1000 when they pass their probation.
- Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you havent heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
