Location: all cities,CA, USA
Our client is a rapidly growing beauty and personal care products company with a portfolio of brands sold in multiple channels of trade - and they are looking for a highly creative, innovative and detail-oriented Manager/Senior Manager of Product Innovation who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where multi-tasking is essential.
Position is ON SITE full time in the San Fernando Valley area.
IMPORTANT-This person is NOT a traditional PD person, this is TRUE Product Innovation and they will be the owner of the creative briefs meaning they will help set them up initially and update as projects progress with internal and buyer feedback. They will also help set up the preliminary P&L that will get passed on to Product Managers when project is approved.
Key Responsibilities
• Work closely with SVP and Sr. Director Product Management to rapidly develop new brands and line extensions for existing brands considering competitive landscape and current trends in active ingredients, componentry and package design.
• Manage these new product launches from concept to customer approval, with a strong focus on design and time/cost management, ensuring a full pipeline of products with an appropriate cadence to meet the demand of our retailers.
• Oversee management of individual product P&Ls to ensure profitability of each new launch.
• Facilitate cross functional team collaboration around product ideation, product development, component sourcing, design and manufacturing ensuring timely delivery of on-trend products.
Qualifications
• MUST HAVE CURRENT EXPERIENCE IN THE BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT INDUSTRY AND AN IMPECCABLE SENSE OF INNOVATION.
• MUST BE ABLE TO QUICKLY IDEATE NEW PRODUCTS IN ALL CATEGORIES OF BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE AND PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF DESIGN INSPIRATION
• Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience
• MUST HAVE 5+ years of product marketing/product development/innovation experience in beauty/personal care supporting new product launches and effectively interacting with buyers
• Proven project management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
• Proactive and enthusiastic personality with the ability to work well both individually and in team environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Social media and tech savvy a plus
• Experience with off-price retailers a big plus