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Join the eco-revolution as an NPD Manager at Wild, a high-growth startup eliminating single-use plastics
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Wild HQ - Hybrid Remote
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Wild is a pioneering venture-backed start-up focused on disrupting the personal care industry by eliminating single-use plastics. With the successful launch of our refillable deodorant, we are rapidly expanding across Europe, making it an exhilarating time to be part of our team. Wild is not just a company, it's a movement towards sustainable living, offering an innovative, high-energy work environment.
- Lead product development for Wild’s diverse product categories.
- Bring new D2C and Retail products to market, driving innovation in personal care.
- Collaborate with the Head of NPD and the Product team on exciting new projects.
- 3-5 years of product development experience, preferably with a focus on sustainability.
- Proven ability to manage the NPD process from concept to launch.
- Skilled in multi-disciplinary product development, including CAD and bespoke packaging.
- A strong analytical approach, commercial acumen, and a genuine passion for sustainability.
- Competence in regulatory duties including managing Product Information Files and artwork review.
- Exceptional time management and prioritization skills.
- Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Wild offers a robust benefits package, including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working, wellbeing support, and private healthcare. We are committed to diversity and welcome applicants from all walks of life. Join us to make a difference!
About Us: Hey there, we’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom and redefine the future of personal care across Europe and beyond. We’re a high-growth, venture-backed start-up, launching our refillable deodorant on WeAreWild.com in 2020 - we’re also one of Europe’s fastest growing start-ups. Sounds fun, right?
The role: We're looking to hire an NPD Manager to join our Product team and help manage our growing portfolio of D2C and Retail products. The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of Wild’s product categories, as well as work on bringing new products to market. The ideal candidate will be passionate about innovation in personal care, have experience with packaging & artwork development in a retail environment and have excellent project management skills, to be able to juggle multiple projects across a range of products. You will report into our Head of NPD, and work closely with the rest of the Product team to develop the next generation of Wild products!
Job requirements: 3-5 years in a product development role. Experience managing the full NPD process from concept to launch. Can manage multiple project timelines effectively. Multi-disciplinary product development experience - experience outside of purely cosmetic formulation strongly preferred, e.g. working computer-aided design files, bespoke packaging development. A strong analytical background, commercial mindset, and passion for sustainability. Ability to manage Product Information Files, artwork review, claims substantiation & other general regulatory duties. Excellent time management skills. Able to prioritise your workload effectively. Can manage multiple projects simultaneously and work within tight timelines. Not afraid of a high tempo environment!
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office. Weekly early finishes and social events. Mental wellbeing support through Spill. Private healthcare through Vitality. A role at a young but well-established brand making a considerable splash in sustainable self-care.
At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity, and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply!
