Company And Role Overview
Step into an exciting role as the NPD Assistant with our client, where you'll be at the heart of creating groundbreaking fragrance products that captivate the market. Imagine being a key player on the New Product Development team, driving the launch of innovative, top-tier fragrances. You'll collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams, including external fragrance experts, marketing masterminds, packaging pros, and regulatory wizards, to bring these extraordinary products to life. This is your chance to be a part of a passionate team that shapes the future of fragrance—are you ready to make your mark?
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the head of New Product Development (NPD) to oversee the entire process, from initial concept brainstorming to the final product launch
- Gather and organize essential details from all departments and suppliers to complete artwork briefs
- Maintain and update master product documents, ensuring they serve as accurate references for all departments
- Schedule and monitor the delivery and tracking of samples both within the company and with external suppliers
- Compile monthly reports on innovative product launches, drawing insights from your research and updates from the Communications team
- Oversee the organization of the packaging library and sample room, ensuring all production samples are approved
- Initiate the first Purchase Order for new NPD products and relay precise order details to the Supply Chain team for ongoing procurement
Requirements
- Must have 1-2 years of experience in a comparable position within the fragrance industry
- A Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Development is required; a Master's degree is advantageous
- Exceptional project management abilities and meticulous attention to detail
- Deep enthusiasm for the beauty sector coupled with robust product knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and others