Junior Innovation Manager - Personal Care/Beauty

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Junior Innovation Manager in the personal care and beauty sector. This role is pivotal in supporting the Head of Innovation to develop a robust pipeline of new products that drive business growth. You will leverage consumer insights to create commercially successful innovations across a diverse brand portfolio. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, offering a hybrid working model and numerous benefits including performance-based bonuses and health assurance. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Life assurance

Health benefits

24 holiday entitlement

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in consumer goods, innovation, or marketing.
• Strong understanding of product development and consumer insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovation strategy aligned with market trends.
• Collaborate with Marketing and R&D for new product concepts.
• Manage budgets and oversee commercialization process.

Skills

Consumer Insights

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

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Junior Innovation Manager - Personal Care/Beauty, London

Client:

Vertical Advantage

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

Junior Innovation Manager – Personal Care & Beauty

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Innovation Manager to join a leading personal care and beauty company. This role supports the Head of Innovation in developing a strong pipeline of new products to drive business growth. You will identify consumer insights and shape commercially successful product innovations across a diverse brand portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an innovation strategy aligned with market trends and commercial goals.
• Identify consumer insights, trends, and white space opportunities for NPD.
• Collaborate with Marketing and R&D to create and validate new product concepts.
• Lead the development of business cases and oversee the commercialization process.
• Manage budgets, project timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years' experience in a regional or international consumer goods business.
• Background in innovation or marketing within personal care/beauty.
• Strong understanding of consumer insights, product development, and manufacturing.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

What We Offer:

• Performance-based bonus.
• Life assurance and health benefits, including a medical cash-back scheme.
• 24 holiday entitlement + bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Hybrid working model with a London-based office.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with career development opportunities.

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