About Us:

Hi there 👋 We’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm – and we’ve only just started. We launched in 2020 and as a high-growth company, we’re already one of Europe’s fastest-growing start-ups 🚀 So, fancy coming along for the ride?😃

We're looking to hire an NPD Executive to join our Product team and support the team with our growing portfolio of D2C and Retail products. The successful candidate will be working across multiple product categories and will work closely with our NPD Managers to deliver our extensive limited edition launch calendar.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone just starting out in their product development career to gain hands-on experience of the NPD process at a fast-growing consumer brand. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the personal care industry, an interest in innovation, and a strong desire to contribute to the success of new product launches.

This role will report to one of Wild’s NPD Managers and work closely with other teams across the business.

Please note this is a junior/ entry-level role. 

🚀 Some of your responsibilities:

• Assist the NPD team with limited edition scent development. Work with fragrance houses to ensure fragrance samples arrive on time, and coordinate stability planning for new fragrance launches with external partners

• Help gather the necessary information and support in the creation of packaging briefs. Manage timelines between the product and creative teams to ensure briefs are delivered on time

• Assist in coordinating fragrance or product testing and gathering feedback to refine products

• Maintain the product sample library, ensuring all signed off final samples are retained and clearly labelled

• Help with managing supplier relationships and tracking external partners involved in the development process

• Maintain accurate documentation related to product development, including product specs, reports, and meeting notes

• Stay updated on market trends, competitive products, and new technologies in the personal care industry

🚀 What we need from you:

Please note that we welcome applications from candidates who may not hit every single bullet point on the lists below - if you’re passionate about our mission and feel you have relevant skills and experiences to add value to this role, please apply!

• Strong interest in the personal care, beauty, or FMCG industries. Experience working in a relevant industry is a bonus

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with an ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen attention to detail

• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and grow. Happy to get involved across multiple different product elements and roll up your sleeves

• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment

• Strong analytical and Excel skills

⚡️What you’ll get from us:

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
• Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
• 4% Company Pension
• Mental well-being support through Spill
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• Weekly early finishes and social events
• Annual L&D budget
• Free breakfast
• Free & discounted Wild products
• 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days

Ready to become a Wild thing?!

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.