Hair Care Product Manager - Asia

Davines Group | B Corp since 2016; Parma; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading beauty company in Parma is seeking a passionate Product Manager for the Asian market to drive growth in their Hair Care Global Marketing Division. The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of experience in product management, a background in marketing or economics, and fluency in English along with knowledge of Mandarin. This role involves product development, market analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure cultural relevance and successful product launches. Join a company committed to beauty, ethics, and sustainability.

Servizi

Supportive and inspiring work environment

Focus on sustainability

Opportunities for professional growth

Competenze

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the beauty or professional hair industry.
• Cultural sensitivity and exposure to Asian markets.
• Excellent project and relationship management skills.

Mansioni

• Contribute to the development of product strategy tailored to consumer needs in Asia.
• Support the development and launch of new products.
• Develop and adapt communication assets for Asian markets.
• Analyze consumer trends and market data to inform strategies.
• Track product performance and provide optimization recommendations.

Conoscenze

Product development

Market analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Digital marketing

Project management

Brand management

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Economics, or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and [ comfort zone ] for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and CEO Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 8 offices, operates in 90 countries, and employs around 900 collaborators globally. Since 2019, both the Italian and US subsidiaries have been Benefit Corporations.

JOB MISSION

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a passionate Product Manager for the Asian market, eager to help grow our Hair Care Global Marketing Division while upholding our core values of beauty, ethics, and sustainability.

As our Product Manager, you will contribute to ensuring the competitiveness of our Davines brands in Asia—with focus on China, Japan, and Korea. This role will support the Category Lead in key activities related to the deployment of our lines in Asia to ensure its success. This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience in product management or brand marketing, with a strong passion for consumer insights, innovation, and communication development tailored to regional market needs.

As Product Manager, you will play a key role in driving product performance and brand resonance across priority Asian markets. You will support end-to-end product development and localization of communication strategies, working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D & communication and with local market teams.

What You Will Do

• Regional Strategy Support
  
  
  

Contribute to the development of product strategy and innovation pipeline tailored to consumer needs in Asia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia).

• Product Development
  
  
  

Support cross-functional teams in developing and launching new products – from concept, formulation, packaging, and pricing, to go-to-market planning.

• Communication Development
  
  
  

Develop and adapt communication assets and toolkits for Asian markets, ensuring cultural relevance and consistency with global brand positioning. Coordinate with internal teams and agencies to create compelling product messaging and storytelling.

• Market & Consumer Insights
  
  
  

Analyze consumer trends, market data, and category performance in Asian markets to inform product and communication strategies.

• Lifecycle Management
  
  
  

Track product performance and KPIs (sell-in/sell-out), providing recommendations for ongoing optimization and support.

• Stakeholder Collaboration
  
  
  

Liaise with global and local marketing teams, sales, and distribution partners to ensure seamless execution of product and communication plans.

• Project Management
  
  
  

Manage timelines, track deliverables, and ensure alignment across internal and external stakeholders.

• Strategic Planning & Business Development
  
  
  

Support the Category Lead in shaping an Asia-focused strategy, defining business potential for new initiatives, managing brand-related budgets, and delivering compelling presentations to secure project approvals.

• Product & Marketing Development
  
  
  

Leading the creation of product briefs and manage cross-functional product development, ensuring alignment on formulation, packaging, and production. Defining the marketing mix—including value proposition, pricing, and key claims—and develop all associated marketing materials.

• Market & Performance Analysis
  
  
  

Collaborating with the Asia team to produce effective communication assets, analyse customer insights, competitive landscape, and sales forecasts to inform strategy and ensure strong market positioning.

Who You Are

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the beauty or professional hair industry.
• Educational background in Marketing, Economics, or related fields (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree).
• Proven experience in product development, cross-functional coordination, and Go-to-Market processes.
• Cultural sensitivity and exposure to Asian markets (e.g. China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia) with a passion for purpose-led innovation.
• Strong marketing capabilities, including brand management, digital marketing (especially in Asia/China), and communication material adaptation.
• Analytical mindset with business acumen, strong storytelling skills, and the ability to interpret insights and performance data.
• Excellent project and relationship management, with a collaborative and proactive approach, even in ambiguous situations.
• Language skills: fluency in English and knowledge of Mandarin; conversational Italian is a plus.
• Mobility and flexibility, available for frequent and extended travel across key Asian markets.
• Driven personality with hands-on attitude, resilience, determination, and a strong focus on results and ownership.
  
  
  

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US

At Davines Group, we may not be perfect, but we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where we grow together. We believe in the power of beauty—both in the products we create and in the way we treat the planet and people. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and when you join our team, you’ll become part of a company that makes decisions with the future in mind. We value individuals who are passionate about purposeful innovation and are eager to contribute to a positive impact on the world.

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

At Davines Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusiveness as core values that are integral to our Ethical Chart. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our hiring practices are free from discrimination, and we do not make employment decisions based on race, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other factor unrelated to merit. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and thrive.