Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and brainstorm new products through meetings with the overall Marketing, R&D, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams; also by attending trade shows and conducting competitive shopping and trend research.
• Lead the briefing process for new product launches with internal cross-functional teams and external suppliers, assuring clear communication on spec sheets, benchmarks, and timelines.
• Ensure progress of submissions until desired attributes and performance are achieved.
• Work with R&D, Sourcing, and Operations to ensure timely submissions, approvals, testing, and troubleshooting any production issues.
• Develop and maintain budgets, product volume forecast, and Cost of Goods targets.
• Collaborate with the Brand Marketing team to ensure cohesive product presentation, packaging execution, and communication on the cosmetics wall.
• Responsible for timely delivery of samples for retailer meetings, PR events, advertising, and communications development.
• Develop and maintain pricing strategy for North America (US and Canada).
• Liaise with the International team to ensure products are globally compliant.
• Ensure brand message and product benefit points of difference are appropriately reflected in packaging copy and design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience.
• FDM Color Cosmetic experience a must.

Preferred

• Leadership skills and experience in product marketing leadership roles.
• Strong project management skills
• Creativity and thorough knowledge in all areas of product development including the ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement innovative product development programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes employer paid health benefits and 401k match. Benefits typically offered only to full-time employees.