Our Beauty & Wellness division empowers consumers with trusted products that support self-care, from salon-quality styling tools to wellness devices like humidifiers and air purifiers. Our innovative products and solutions promote healthy living, elevating the lives of consumers every day. This business unit includes Braun, PUR, Honeywell, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you\'ll find us everywhere—in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!
Position
Product Development Manager, Haircare – Drybar & Curlsmith
Department
Product Development for Drybar & Curlsmith
Work Location
100% Remote in the Greater London Area. Due to required travel into Central London, only candidates based within Greater London will be considered.
What you will be doing
We are looking for a savvy, passionate Product Development Manager who is excited about launching new products in the beauty sector for Drybar & Curlsmith. This position will be critical in managing the launch process for all new products from the innovation calendar for Helen of Troy Prestige Haircare Beauty. The ideal candidate will have a background in product development within the beauty industry, is beauty obsessed, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with a can-do attitude and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for managing and executing all phases of the product development process from concept to launch of liquids.
* Stay up to date on the latest beauty industry trends, ingredients, packaging and consumer and competitor activity to generate product vision backed with data to inspire and inform briefs and manage product innovation ideation.
* Maintain strong product and brand focus, keeping the customer top of mind. Create new product development briefs that address consumer needs and ensure product experience and uniqueness are delivered, with alignment of marketing on key ingredients, features, and benefits.
* Oversee daily functions of product development, sourcing raw materials, and working directly with contract manufacturers. Review submissions, provide direction to CM\u2019s, manage timing, pilot, and production to ensure product meets requirements and remains consistent through scale-up for final approvals and sign-off. Monitor the manufacturing schedule to ensure batching and fill dates stay on track and resolve delays to ensure timely receipt of finished goods.
* Oversee packaging development from brief and sizing based on competitive analysis that meet pricing targets, timing, and delivery functionality. Create COGS sheets for margin and MSRP analysis and alignment with marketing. Work with outside vendors, tracking on-time launches, and sign off on specs.
* Manage multiple product development projects and milestones concurrently.
* Align on claim substantiation plan with marketing and R&D/regulatory/legal.
* Collaborate across cross-functional teams (creative, sales, marketing, operations, quality, R&D, packaging and regulatory) to execute product launch strategies for on-time, successful, and high-quality launches.
* Track key product development milestones, elevate delays, identify challenges, and propose solutions. Communicate milestone updates as dates change.
Skills
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize, know when to seek help, and coordinate with appropriate parties.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with problem-solving ability.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to switch between projects without sacrificing quality.
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
* Experience working with contract manufacturers and third-party labs.
* Strong understanding of cosmetic formulation, ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
* Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for product development in beauty, staying up to date with industry trends.
* Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple launches simultaneously.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor\'s Degree
* 5+ years in the personal care industry within Product Development
* Experience in product development in personal care industry
* Experience working with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers
Preferred Qualifications
* Proven track record of launching successful products in competitive beauty markets
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.
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. 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.
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.
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