Assistant Product Manager - General Beauty

BOOTS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty sector is seeking an Assistant Product Manager to support product development across beauty and general merchandise. This role involves managing the end-to-end product development process, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring timely product launches. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in beauty trends, excellent communication skills, and experience in product execution.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee discounts

Enhanced leave for new parents

Flexible benefits including extra holidays, gym discounts, and more

24/7 counselling support via TELUS Health

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end product development.
• Interest in beauty and fashion trends.
• Ability to interpret financial data, including costs and margins.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to bring products to market.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market and category trends to inform product decisions.

Skills

Product execution

Relationship-building

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Curiosity about formulations

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

About the role

As an Assistant Product Manager, your primary role will be supporting the product development team in managing the delivery of Boots' own brand products across beauty and general merchandise categories. You will act as a key contact for agency partners and stakeholders, building strong relationships across the business. Your strengths in product execution, delivery, and managing multiple projects within a matrix organization will be essential.

You will lead end-to-end product development, from creating consumer-led concepts to delivering products on shelf. Your ability to react quickly to changing trends and consumer needs, and to identify value-adding opportunities, will be crucial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to bring products to market.
• Report to the category-specific Product Manager.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and ensure timely delivery.
• Own the entire product development process from concept to delivery.
• Analyze market and category trends to inform product decisions.
• Optimize the product development process for efficiency.
• Support creation and improvement of beauty and merchandise products.
• Coordinate with technical, sourcing, packaging, and marketing teams.
• Manage project timelines and budgets for successful launches.

Requirements

• Experience in end-to-end product development.
• Interest in beauty and fashion trends.
• Understanding of technical aspects like formulations and artwork.
• Ability to interpret financial data, including costs and margins.
• Experience briefing agencies and providing feedback.
• Strong relationship-building skills and cross-functional teamwork experience.
• Innovative mindset and continuous learner.
• Effective communication skills across departments.
• Curiosity about formulations and ingredients.

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employee discounts
• Enhanced leave for new parents
• Flexible benefits including extra holidays, gym discounts, and more
• 24/7 counselling support via TELUS Health

Why Boots

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, fostering a positive workplace for all.

What's next

We are open to part-time or job share options and provide reasonable adjustments during the application process. Boots is a Ban the Box employer, considering applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.