Product Manager - Cowshed (Mat Cover)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand in Slough is seeking a Product Manager for maternity cover to lead the relaunch of a heritage brand. You will be responsible for product strategy and execution, ensuring successful launches. Candidates must have experience in product management within beauty or skincare, strong commercial acumen, and excellent project leadership skills. The role offers a hybrid working model and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited Holiday

Flexible Working

Private Medical Insurance

Team Events & Socials

Free Breakfasts

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven Product Development or Product Management experience in beauty or skincare.
• Experience in brand/category development with heritage or luxury brands.
• Strong commercial mindset with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic product development projects aligned with brand goals.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle: ideation to launch.
• Translate market insights into actionable product strategies.

Skills

Product Development

Commercial Mindset

Project Leadership

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

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Product Manager - Cowshed (Mat Cover), slough

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Client:

Matrix

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Cowshed is a British wellness brand born at Babington House, Somerset in 1998. Rooted in botanical therapy and a rebellious spirit of indulgence, we craft spa-grade products that bring a touch of English countryside calm to modern life.

Soho Skin is intelligent skincare, formulated for modern living. Created in collaboration with the Soho House community, we blend elevated design with cutting-edge science to meet the real needs of fast-paced, urban lifestyles.

We are an innovative brand platform, built on a collective entrepreneurial spirit. Our award-winning brands span skincare, haircare, bodycare and fragrance. We’re proud to be a B Corp, reflecting our ethos: we foster a culture that inspires collaboration, celebrates curiosity and puts positive relationships at our heart.

The Role:

As maternity cover for 12 months, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the product vision for the relaunch of a heritage beauty brand - from strategy development and innovation through to execution at a transformative time for the business.

This is a unique opportunity to blend legacy with innovation, leading the strategy, development, and execution of new product development that reflects our brand ethos and drives commercial success. You’ll manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, working cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Operations and senior leadership.

We’re looking for someone commercially sharp, creatively curious, and highly collaborative - a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic product development projects aligned with brand and commercial goals.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle: ideation, formulation, packaging, testing and launch.
• Translate consumer, market and trend insights into actionable product strategies and pipeline recommendations.
• Build and deliver the NPD roadmap, including seasonal launches, core range refreshes, and innovation extensions.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Creative, and Operations to ensure timely, compliant and compelling launches.
• Manage and strengthen supplier/manufacturer relationships for quality, cost efficiency and delivery.
• Oversee product margins, pricing architecture, and COGs optimisation.
• Ensure packaging development, artwork approvals, and testing meet brand and regulatory standards.
• Identify and resolve challenges across timelines, formulations, and compliance processes.
• Provide clear reporting and updates to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

About You:

• Proven Product Development or Product Management experience within beauty, skincare or personal care.
• Experience in brand/category development, ideally with heritage or luxury brands.
• Strong commercial mindset with analytical skills; confident in owning margins and pricing strategy.
• Excellent project leadership with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Demonstrated success in supplier/manufacturer management and negotiations.
• Strong communicator and influencer, able to work across teams and with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, testing, packaging development and sustainability standards.
• Highly organised, proactive and solutions-oriented, with resilience in fast-paced environments.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the heart of relaunching a heritage beauty brand with a modern twist.
• Collaborate with a passionate, global team driven by innovation and values.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping product strategy and execution during a transformative phase for the business.

We Love AMAZING People

We also love to reward our teams for their hard work and after all there would be no amazing products or brands without them! Our office has always got something going on whether that’s puppy yoga, massages, bingo nights or a bake off to bring our teams together. Here is a snapshot of some of the other fantastic benefits we offer;

• Unlimited Holiday
• Flexible Working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Team Events & Socials
• Free Breakfasts
• Annual Discretionary Bonus

*Location: Based in London at our Tottenham Court Road HQ. Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in-office.