Location: Surrey (Frimley area)
Sector: FMCG / Consumer Goods / Nutrition & Supplements
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + generous benefits + Annual Bonus
Hybrid: YES
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a fast-growing, product-led business operating within the FMCG, health, and consumer goods space, supporting the development and launch of innovative products for a wide range of clients.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a commercially minded Project Manager to take ownership of new client projects from concept through to delivery.
This is a highly visible role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at the intersection of product development, commercial decision-making, and client management.
The Role
You will act as the key point of contact during the development phase of new product launches, ensuring projects move efficiently from initial concept through to final sign-off.
Key responsibilities include:
Taking full ownership of multiple projects, managing them from concept through to launch
Acting as the primary client contact throughout the development lifecycle
Coordinating cross-functional teams across product development, packaging, and operations
Managing timelines, costs, and deliverables to ensure commercial viability
Supporting product development processes including briefing, sampling, and production trials
Ensuring clear documentation and smooth handover to account management teams
Contributing to commercial discussions including costings and margin considerations
Keeping up to date with industry trends to support innovation and competitive positioningAbout You
We're looking for someone with a strong blend of project delivery, commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
You may currently be working in roles such as:
Project Manager (NPD / FMCG / Product Development)
Product Development Manager
Innovation or Commercialisation Manager
Account Manager within a product-led or manufacturing environment
SalesExperience from any of the following sectors would be highly relevant:
FMCG / Food & Beverage
Beauty / Personal Care / Cosmetics
Nutrition / Supplements / Health products
Contract manufacturing or private labelKey Requirements
Proven experience managing projects from concept through to launch
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Experience working in product-led or manufacturing environments
Commercial awareness, including exposure to costings, budgets, or margins
Confident communicator with experience managing client or stakeholder relationships
Ability to work at pace and drive projects forward in a dynamic environmentWhy Apply?
Opportunity to own and lead end-to-end product development projects
Work in a growing, entrepreneurial business with strong market momentum
High level of client exposure and influence on commercial outcomes
Fast-paced, collaborative environment with genuine progression opportunitiesIf you're looking to step into a role where you can combine project delivery, client interaction, and commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.
REF: INDSR
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year