VP, Beauty Innovation

Join our Beauty & Wellness Team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Hot Tools. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

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Position: VP, Beauty Innovation

Department: Beauty & Wellness

Work Location: Boston, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in-office 3 days minimum and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model will be communicated accordingly.

What you will be doing:

We are seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial-minded Innovation VP to lead our Beauty brands into the future. This role requires a hardworking individual with a growth mindset who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses a challenger attitude. The ideal candidate will drive innovation across products, business models, and channels, ensuring our brands remain at the forefront of the industry.

• Develop and implement a strategic innovation roadmap that aligns with the company's long-term goals and drives market leadership.
• Lead cross-functional Agile Pod teams (e.g. brand, innovation, consumer insights) to bring new products, business models, and channels to market.
• Champion innovative thinking and agile methodologies to cultivate a culture of innovation.
• Maintain a deep understanding of consumer needs, both rational and emotional, to drive innovation that resonates with our target audience.
• Collaborate with consumer insights to develop products that meet and exceed consumer expectations.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to find opportunities for differentiation.
• Lead all aspects of the development and management of innovation within the brand architecture and portfolio strategies to ensure cohesive and aligned brand growth.
• Identify, size and prioritize white space opportunities and growth drivers through strategic and commercial analysis.
• Build and manage a funnel of future-proof innovation ideas grounded in deep consumer and category insights.
• Develop and implement innovation roadmaps that drive long-term product development and market leadership.
• Oversee the development and implementation of in-market experiments to test, learn, and iterate solutions.
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets to deliver projects that meet commercial targets and innovation thresholds.
• Work closely with product development, marketing, consumer insights, finance, and other departments to ensure flawless integration of new innovations.
• Facilitate internal idea generation sessions to develop new product concepts and maintain a continuous flow of insights.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to deliver scalable, winning innovations that drive revenue and market share.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of innovation projects, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely and successful execution.
• Define and implement launch plans in coordination with brand teams and evaluate post-launch performance.
• Ensure visibility of spend against significant initiatives and trade-offs, valuing projects for financial scale, accuracy, and probability of success.
• Build and mentor a high-performing innovation team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Encourage a risk-taking attitude and support the team in navigating ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Lead initiatives to incorporate sustainable practices and materials into the innovation process.
  
  

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Proven track record of developing and launching successful innovations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive cross-functional teams.
• Highly analytical with strong conceptual skills and the ability to translate market trends and consumer insights into innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence partners at all levels.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong bias for action and a high degree of personal accountability.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment, with a focus on growth and continuous improvement.
• Passion for beauty and wellness, deep understanding of market trends and consumer behavior.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience in innovation, product development, or a related field within the beauty and wellness industry.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree
  
  

Benefits: Salary Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.