Marketing Assistant/Coordinator

Skill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a passionate and driven innovator to join an innovative team at a leading global beauty company. This role directly influences consumer-centric innovation, shaping future products and defining trends for consumers worldwide.

You will connect consumer insights with market intelligence, identify opportunities, and translate them into compelling product concepts. Join a dynamic environment focused on excellence and impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market, consumer, and competitive analysis to uncover new innovation opportunities, directly informing strategic development.
• Monitor and report on industry, consumer, and cultural trends, providing critical insights that guide future product direction.
• Provide essential support for new product concept development and various innovation projects, ensuring seamless execution from ideation to launch.
• Prepare compelling presentations, detailed reports, and actionable innovation recommendations that drive decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate consumer insights throughout the innovation process, fostering a consumer-first approach.

Job description

Aquent is seeking a passionate and driven individual to join an innovative team at a leading global beauty company. This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence the future of beauty through consumer-centric innovation, contributing to the development of groundbreaking products that will shape industry trends and delight consumers worldwide. Your work will directly impact the evolution of consumer experiences and the success of future product launches.

About the Company

Partnering with Aquent, you will join a world-renowned industry leader dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. This organization is at the forefront of developing future solutions, driven by a mission to understand and anticipate consumer needs across diverse categories. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where passion for excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to consumer-centric development converge to create impactful experiences that resonate globally.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of consumer products? As a pivotal member of the innovation team, you will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of offerings. This is more than just a supporting role; it's an opportunity to connect deep consumer insights with market intelligence, identify emerging opportunities, and translate them into tangible product concepts. You'll contribute creatively, develop compelling presentations, and actively participate in projects that will define future trends and delight consumers worldwide. Your contributions will directly influence strategic decisions and bring groundbreaking ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market, consumer, and competitive analysis to uncover new innovation opportunities, directly informing strategic development.
• Monitor and report on industry, consumer, and cultural trends, providing critical insights that guide future product direction.
• Provide essential support for new product concept development and various innovation projects, ensuring seamless execution from ideation to launch.
• Prepare compelling presentations, detailed reports, and actionable innovation recommendations that drive decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate consumer insights throughout the innovation process, fostering a consumer-first approach.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• A strong passion for innovation, creativity, and understanding consumer trends.
• 1+ years of experience in marketing, product development, or innovation, preferably within a consumer-focused industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and comfort working with data and insights to drive strategic recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in presentation software and spreadsheet applications.
• Proficiency across social media platforms for trend monitoring and insight gathering.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• A self-starter mentality: autonomous, curious, collaborative, friendly, and proactive, eager to take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., generative AI for text or images) to enhance productivity and creativity, bringing fresh perspectives to projects.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

• Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.
• We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
• More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.