What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Brand Incubation & Product Innovation, Fragrance position at Maesa?
MaesaMagic
Maesa is the world's largest independent beauty incubator, housing numerous fast-growing "it" brands within all categories of beauty. We are a high growth global company in the middle of the transition from founder lead to private equity owned. With an incubation flywheel ideating on new global brand launches, Maesa pushes creative and technical boundaries to deliver exceptional performance and establish global staying power. Maesa has a keen focus on marketing and white space analysis, which guides its thinking on marketing existing brands as well as development of new brands through its extremely unique structure. We are vertically integrated globally with in-house marketing, branding, product development / formulation, packaging design / engineering and regulatory. With a focus on modernity and sustainability, we design innovative solutions and make proactive choices to achieve environmental neutrality and consumer wellness. Maesa has mastered "commercializing creativity," making itself a leader in the fundamental revolutionary change in the beauty industry. Headquartered in New York and Paris, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Dongguan, Maesa employs about 400 team members worldwide.
Maesa is currently seeking a passionate fragrance innovator with proven experience in beauty to join our product innovation & brand incubation team. This role spearheads the strategy & development of brands & products from ideation to launch across our fragrance portfolio. It offers a unique opportunity for someone wanting to leave their mark in the industry by shaping the future of the fragrance category. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams including Customer Development, Packaging, Design, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations and Brand Marketing team. Ideal for someone who thrives in a high energy, entrepreneurial environment, this role offers the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with stakeholders and leaders.
The Director role reports to the Senior Director of Brand Incubation & Product Innovation.
This role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office 3 days a week.
Responsibilities
Retailer Management :
- Lead retailer meetings to present innovation strategies and new product development initiatives.
- Analyze retail sales to identify top sellers, category & product trends, white space opportunities.
- Partner with cross-functional customer development & brand marketing teams to ensure retailer deliverables are met.
- Deep understanding of retail environment, businesses, competitive landscape, sales data.
Innovation Strategy :
Product & Fragrance Development :
Creative & Production Execution :
Market Research & Consumer Insights :
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Leadership & Team Management :
Qualifications and Requirements
What We Offer
135,000 / yr - $155,000 / yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.
Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.
Our Commitment to You
At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
LI-Hybrid
J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $135,000 - $155,000
