New Product Development Assistant Job in New Milton

Our client is an award winning and environmentally aware business. Using established lean manufacturing principles and innovative growing technology, they sell to the major retailers. They are extremely proud of being credited with Investors in People 'Gold'. To continue as an industry leader, they realise the importance of growing the next generation of specialists and leaders and they are offering the following opportunity to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced company. This Product Development Assistant role requires a positive, inquisitive and enthusiastic person who will get involved in a range of tasks. You will be supporting the Product Development Team in all phases of our critical path, to ensure the business hits key stages and deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Organising samples

* Admin (including Data Entry) with a vision to find ways to reduce these tasks

* Creating specifications

* Arrange couriers, packing up samples for delivery to customers

* Participate in customer and Supplier research days

* Create product presentations

* Demonstrate approved products to business

* Preparing products and packaging

* Stock management

* Liaise with other departments

* Monitor and maintain NPD/NPI process

* Ensure internal and external stakeholders are on track

Minimum Skills Required:

* Positive mindset and is happy to go the extra mile.

* Self-motivated and able to handle tight deadlines

* Effective communication skills, verbal and written

* Microsoft Office proficient

* Creative flair

* Team Player

* Excellent time management

* Solution based mindset

* Attention to detail

Salary and Benefits:

* A salary of £DOE

* 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

* Cash Back Health Scheme

* Company Perks

* Pension

* Car Parking on site

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* EAP, and great training opportunities.

* Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 4.30 pm

This New Product Development Assistant job in New Milton would suit candidates who have an accurate administration background, and a creative flair