Senior Product Development Manager

Marie-Stella-Maris (B Corp); Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 vacation days + 2 days for social responsibility + birthday off

Workcation

Pension

20% discount on products

Refill products at the office

Healthy lunch at the office

iPhone and laptop provided

Job summary

Marie-Stella-Maris (B Corp) in Amsterdam seeks a Senior Product Development Manager to lead innovative product launches in the beauty and lifestyle sector. The role involves overseeing the entire product development process, from identifying market needs to ensuring timely launch and alignment with brand strategy. Candidates should have 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and a university degree in Marketing. Benefits include competitive salary, vacation days, and office perks.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in product development within the beauty and/or lifestyle industry.
• Strong understanding of product formulation and packaging.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of products from ideation to launch and evaluation.
• Monitor market trends to identify new product opportunities.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships for product launches.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Market insights

Strong communication

Education

University degree in Marketing or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Marie-Stella-Maris is a renowned lifestyle and beauty brand where design, conscious living and social impact come together. Founded in Amsterdam, we create elevated home and body care essentials that enhance everyday routines while contributing to a greater purpose. Through our products and initiatives, we contribute to clean drinking water projects worldwide. Driven by creativity, social responsibility and an entrepreneurial spirit, Marie-Stella-Maris moves with intention - refined in execution and committed to making a positive impact through everything we create.

The Position

As our Senior Product Development Manager, you play a key role in shaping and growing the Marie-Stella-Maris product portfolio by bringing innovative, high-quality products to market and continuously improving our existing assortment. From identifying consumer needs and market opportunities to overseeing development, launch and evaluation, you ensure every product reflects our premium brand standards and purpose-driven mission.

In this role, you lead the end-to-end development process across specific product categories and launches from ideation and concept development to feasibility, production, launch and post-launch evaluation. You translate market insights, consumer trends and business opportunities into products that strengthen our assortment and support sustainable growth.

Through strong project ownership and stakeholder management, you ensure launches are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with both commercial objectives and brand strategy. As part of the Product Development team within the Marketing department, you work closely with the Product Development Director and collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain, Brand and Sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Product development & launches: Lead the development of products within specific categories and launches from ideation and concepting through development, feasibility, production, launch and evaluation.
• Market insights & innovation: Monitor trends and developments in the market and industry to identify new product opportunities.
• Project & stakeholder management: Manage timelines, budgets and stakeholders to ensure product launches are aligned, delivered on time and executed successfully.
• Performance: Deliver launches on time, in full and in a strong 360° approach. Drive product launches that meet or exceed commercial targets.

We’re Looking for People Who Are…

• Passionate about beauty, home and lifestyle products, with a strong understanding of market trends, brands and consumer needs.
• Highly organised and strong project managers, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicators who can effectively manage stakeholders across different teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented and solution-driven, with a proactive mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Brand-sensitive and naturally aligned with the Marie-Stella-Maris brand, values and premium positioning.
• Able to perform under pressure, balance multiple responsibilities and set clear priorities.

And Who Bring…

• 5–10 years of experience in product development within the beauty and/or lifestyle industry, with a focus on skincare or home categories.
• A strong understanding of product formulation and packaging within beauty, home and gifting categories (preferred).
• A university degree in Marketing or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Fluency in English.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 vacation days + 2 days for social responsibility + your birthday off
• Workcation
• Pension
• 20% discount on Marie-Stella-Maris products
• Refill products available at the office and in stores
• A healthy lunch at the office
• An iPhone and laptop

Interested?

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