Product Development Manager - Danessa Myricks Beauty
Farmingdale, NY 11735
About the Job
The Product Development Manager, Danessa Myricks Beauty, will ideate, develop, and execute innovative products that meet the overall Danessa Myricks Beauty brand strategy. Oversee product launches from Ideation to On-Counter to ensure on-time delivery with high-quality standards. Create Product Decks, Copy, Support storytelling and Education.
Responsibilities:
- Ideate and develop highly creative product concepts, textures, ingredient stories and claims to support the overall brand strategy
- Brief and Kick-off project with specified Third Party Contract Manufacturers
- Work individually and cross-functionally to track all project Milestones and
Task to ensure on-time launch of products that meet high-quality standards - Go on-site to Third Party Contract Manufacturer to finalize development and provide on-
site approvals to support launch timing as needed - Analyze competitive landscape and data to determine white space development
opportunities and benchmarks, present to management, and collaborate on 2-3 year
roadmap strategy - Create, present, and update Product Decks, Product Profiles, and Fact Sheets for all
innovation/ launches to support on-going development, storytelling, education, and
marketing initiatives - Review all PR, Education, and Copy for alignment of communication to ensure accuracy
of content - Track and update Category Assortment, Pricing, and Sizing
- Manage sampling and Promo development
- Oversee reformulation and updating of existing products and or packaging
- Attend Make-up shows and tradeshows
- Approve Lab Standards, Pilot and First Production (on-site approval if needed)
Requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in Product Development
- A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field may be advantageous
- Proven track record of overseeing or assisting with successful launches
- Agile and can manage multiple complex abilities to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and strong presentation skills
- Ability to personally organize and set priorities and work cross-functionally to achieve
desired outcomes - Forward Thinking, Problem Solver that strategically thinks outside the box
- Manage and prioritize daily and weekly tasks accordingly to support the business strategy
- Ability to work in the office, Monday - Friday, 9-6 pm. *Some overtime may be required
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.
Please note: This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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