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 Director/Sr. Director of Product Innovation who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where multi-tasking is essential. Our key accounts include T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods and Amazon with lines for additional retailers in development

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with SVP 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 delivery, 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.

• Collaborate with all department heads to help structure and formalize processes as company grows rapidly and expands into new product categories and classes of trade.

• Help develop and manage a digital strategy that addresses both immediate and long-term needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience

• 8 years of marketing/product development experience in beauty/personal care supporting new product launches and effectively interacting with buyers

• Proven project management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication 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 plus Details

• MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING ON SITE FULL TIME!!!!!

• MUST HAVE A PASSION FOR BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND AN IMPECCABLE SENSE OF DESIGN

• MUST BE ABLE TO QUICKLY IDEATE NEW PRODUCTS IN ALL CATEGORIES OF BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE AND PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF DESIGN INSPIRATION