New Product Development Manager

New Product Development Manager

Yolk Recruitment are working with an incredible business who are a wholesaler within the building materials industry. This company are on the lookout for a New Product Development Manager to join their team. Are you an innovative and driven professional with a passion for product development? I am looking to speak to experienced New Product Managers to share this opportunity with. The role is a full-time, office-based role, offering the opportunity to manage the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to successful launch.

What you'll be doing

• Define and execute product range strategies to strengthen our market value.

• Manage the entire product development process from initial brief through to launch.
• Oversee the range planning process, including product introductions and amendments.
• Lead weekly NPD meetings to track progress and make critical decisions.
• Collaborate with international factories to ensure high-quality, cost-effective production.
• Present new product ideas, conduct feasibility assessments, and liaise with cross-functional teams, including marketing, purchasing, and quality control.
• Ensure all new products comply with technical, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Perform benchmarking and competitive analysis, offering insights and proposals to internal teams.
• Play a key role in risk analysis, compliance testing, and sample sign-offs.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Strong project management and creative thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels and cultures.
• Commercial acumen with experience in cost analysis and product pricing.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with product compliance regulations (e.g., FSC, EUTR).
• Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering high-quality products on time.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work under pressure.

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year).
• A supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and development.

If you're passionate about driving innovation and have a track record of managing successful product launches, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Yolk Recruitment. If this role isn't right for you, we may have other opportunities. Please check our website for other potential roles and if you want a confidential chat, pop me an email to arrange.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. Please note, due to the high number of applications, we cannot guarantee a response for every role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please check our website for more opportunities.