Product Innovation Manager (m/w/d)

Klosterfrau Group; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Premium skincare products

International environment

Job summary

Maria Galland Paris in Munich is seeking a Product Innovation Manager to lead end-to-end product launches, collaborating with R&D, Packaging, Design and Supply Chain to build compelling briefs and business cases.

You will shape brand strategy, manage pricing and budgets, and adapt launches with the Paris team, all within an international, fast-paced setting that offers hybrid work and room for growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in product innovation or product management, delivering end-to-end launches.
• Degree in Marketing or related qualification with skincare/cosmetics experience.
• Autonomous, proactive and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management with international, cross-functional teams.
• English and German at C1 or above; French at B2 is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Paris.

Responsibilities

• Identify consumer insights, trends and white space to develop product concepts and briefs; run consumer or customer focus groups when relevant.
• Own new product and limited-edition projects from concept to launch with R&D, Packaging, Design and Supply Chain; build business cases and lead Stage/Gate Go/No-Go decisions.
• Partner with Regulatory on formulation compliance, claims and labelling across markets; build launch materials and market toolkits.
• Define the portfolio strategy, recommend streamlining and monitor industry and competitor trends monthly; track post-launch performance and apply learnings to future innovations.
• Lead pricing and profitability strategies with the Head of International Marketing and monitor the Innovation budget.
• Adapt international launches with the Paris team; help shape brand strategy through quarterly Sales Cycle meetings, the annual Convention and budget planning.

Skills

Product launch management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand strategy

Market insights

English & German

Travel willingness

Education

Marketing degree

Job description

Since 1962, Maria Galland Paris has stood for personalized premium skincare. We combine French elegance with scientific efficacy and skincare expertise. Consumers, institutes and distribution partners in over 50 countries trust our skincare rituals and products.

Behind this success is a team of over 130 employees across six European locations. We combine the stability of an established premium brand with an open, dynamic working culture. With us, your professional expertise matters: you have the freedom to shape your work, take on responsibility and see the impact of your efforts. Appreciation, respect, mutual trust and team spirit define how we work together—with room for your individual growth.

Join our international team and play an active role in shaping the future of Maria Galland Paris.

To strengthen our successful team, we are currently looking for a

Product Innovation Manager (m/w/d)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovation Pipeline

• Identify consumer insights, trends and white space to develop product concepts and briefs; run consumer or customer focus groups when relevant.


• Own new product and limited-edition projects from concept to launch with R&D, Packaging, Design and Supply Chain; build business cases and lead Stage/Gate Go/No-Go decisions.


• Partner with Regulatory on formulation compliance, claims and labelling across markets; build launch materials and market toolkits.

Brand Management & Strategy

• Define the portfolio strategy, recommend streamlining and monitor industry and competitor trends monthly; track post-launch performance and apply learnings to future innovations.


• Lead pricing and profitability strategies with the Head of International Marketing and monitor the Innovation budget.


• Adapt international launches with the Paris team; help shape brand strategy through quarterly Sales Cycle meetings, the annual Convention and budget planning.

YOUR PROFILE

• 7+ years in product innovation or product management, with a proven track record of independently delivering end-to-end product launches within tight timelines.


• A degree in Marketing or a related qualification, combined with experience in skincare, cosmetics or premium beauty and a passion for beauty and aesthetics.


• Autonomous, proactive and hands-on, thriving in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience building effective working relationships with international, cross-functional teams across locations.


• English and German at C1 or above, both written and spoken; French at B2 or above is a strong advantage.


• Willingness to travel regularly to Paris.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• The chance to leave your mark on a brand with a rich heritage.


• A collaborative team that loves sharing its expertise and passion for products and innovations.


• An international environment with high levels of ownership


• Flexible working model (hybrid Munich office & remote working).


• Attractive employee benefits and access to premium skincare products.

IS THIS THE RIGHT CHALLENGE FOR YOU?

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you.