Are you passionate about the beauty industry and excited to drive growth within a rapidly evolving company? We are partnering with a prestigious global manufacturer known for its innovative approach, who has successfully ventured into the dynamic world of beauty, skincare, fragrance, and gifting. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Product Development / Account Manager to join a forward-thinking team, help onboard new retail partners, and develop compelling product ranges that resonate with consumers.
This role offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office. If you have supplier experience or a buying background, this role could be ideal for you
Main responsibilities will include:
Identifying and onboarding key health, beauty, grocery, or fragrance retail account partners, with a focus on volume and high street markets.
Managing retail partnerships from initial outreach to successful product launch with existing and new Retailers / Brands
Collaborating with third-party product development teams, marketing, finance, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
Supporting daily operations related to new collection launches.
Working closely with customers and internal teams to develop innovative products that meet market trends, quality, and margin targets.
Creating and managing critical paths for each product launch, tracking milestones, and proactively ensuring timelines are met.
Leading weekly project meetings, providing updates, agendas, and recaps to keep projects on track.
Person specifications:
Proven experience in the beauty, bath, body, cosmetics, gifting, or fragrance sector in account management, buying, or product development roles.
Deep understanding of volume retail, high street, and consumer trends.
Customer-focused mindset with a keen eye for market insights and emerging styles.
Creative and innovative thinker who anticipates consumer needs.
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Nice to have skills:
Experience working with retailers or grocers such as Boots, Superdrug, Next, Primark.Aldi or Lidl
Knowledge of international manufacturing, particularly in Turkey and China.
Past experience with launch management or project coordination within the beauty or gifting sectors.
Preferred education and experience:
A background in the beauty, skincare, or fragrance industry.
Typically, candidates will possess several years of experience in product development, business development, or account management within a retail or supplier environment
Ideally suited for candidates at a senior or mid-level with a passion for the beauty industry and a strong commercial acumen.
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a thriving company that is redefining beauty retail, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply now to become part of a bold, innovative team shaping the future of beauty and gifting products.
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