Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose:
Responsible for initiating and managing product development projects based on market trends and/or customer requests by working very closely with the R&D chemists and sales account leads. In charge of the conceptualization, generation and presentation of new product concepts that are brought to life in collaboration with the R&D lab team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage customer projects as they are being developed within the R&D laboratory and throughout the submission & approval process, ensuring relevant prototype development to the brief, timeliness, and client satisfaction
- Work closely with the sales team to identify customer portfolio gaps/opportunities and identify product solutions. Make suggestions to the sales team based on new products for brand expansion based on product portfolio gap analysis and upcoming trends
- Participate in promotional activities and trade shows.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of presentations at customer meetings and trade shows on innovation and trends in collaboration with the commercial team.
- Clear & concise communication internally with all levels of management and externally with customers in regards to project status and new product concepts
- Study the market and associated consumer & trend reports to synthesize an innovation & color collection pipeline, working closely with the R&D chemists to bring the products to life
- Produce sales materials such as product fact sheets, demos, and presentations for current product portfolio and new innovations
- Perform Market Data Analysis to generate an understanding of the product and shade top sellers and track how they evolve from one season and one year to the next
- Maintain a strong focus on quality throughout the entire product development process collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Pack Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of excellence.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, cosmetic science, fashion, or related field
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Able to properly communicate and engage colleagues and customers
- Must possess a professional demeanor and enthusiastic attitude with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Interest and aptitude for fashion and lifestyle trends and a discerning color eye
- Creative with a passion for innovation
- Organized, with attention to detail.
- Great knowledge/ usage of Excel and power point.
- Ability to learn quickly and understand all aspects of the business.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Results oriented and driven.
- Confident and outgoing personality.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
