Project Manager/NPD Drinks Brand Up to 45k + benefits (hybrid working West London)Our client, an innovative and successful drinks brand who are breaking new ground across international markets and growing quickly. They are searching for a proactive, passionate NPD Manager from a drinks background to join their creative and innovative team!This dynamic role is hybrid working 4 days per week in their London office and 1 day remotely. Benefits include private medical insurance, pension (10% employer contribution), 25 days holiday, and 250 to spend on their products.As NPD Manager, you will use your project management experience to drive the successful launch of industry leading FMCG/drinks products with a focus on new product launches across several markets, and contribute to effective marketing, sales, and distribution. You will play a key role in the team planning and developing projects from inception to completion, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Using your previous knowledge of agile project management methodologies, you will lead tactical project development including identifying risks.A strategic project manager with a strong understanding of relevant industry trends, supply chain, and operations will thrive in this varied role. Using your previous knowledge of environmental standards, category innovation, packaging and POS you will lead the successful launch of new FMCG products.What do I need?A degree and 3+ years experience in drinks working in a busy NPD/project management roleProficient in project management and word processing tools - Tropos, Airtable, and Jira/Confluence, Microsoft OfficePrevious experience using agile project management techniquesStrong negotiation skillsThe ability to build and maintain brilliant relationshipsA proactive and motivated mindset a love of problem solvingPrevious experience within FMCG/drinks is a bonus!If youre a proactive individual with strong project and stakeholder management skills, ideally with a keen interest in the drinks industry, looking to take on a new challenge, get in touch with your CV today!To ensure that your application is reviewed quickly by the right Consultant, please apply directly via the LinkedIn advert. Due to the volume of response that we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant but will contact you within 5 working days if your application has been successful. Spotlight Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, helping our clients to recruit and build organisations that reflect modern society and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We want our candidates to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture and we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements for accessibility, please contact us and well do everything we can to help. We are committed to supporting candidates who may need alternative arrangements. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining any adjustments you may need for the interview process.We are required to verify that candidates and employees meet the eligibility criteria to reside and work in the location specified. Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for candidates requiring a work permit in this location.Are you looking for a different role? Spotlight Recruitment would love to support your search, you can join our community of over 130,000 followers to keep updated on our latest marketing, digital, design and communications roles and blogs.
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NPD Manager