Product & Business Development Manager — Beauty & Manufacturing

JUNE JACOBS LABS, LLC; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading personal care product manufacturer is seeking a creative and strategic Product & Business Development Manager. This role, based in Moonachie, NJ, requires strong insights into beauty market dynamics and a passion for innovation. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience and the ability to lead product creation from concept to launch. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, and paid leave. Join us to drive growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in product development or business development.
• Experience in contract manufacturing or B2B development preferred.
• Proven success in driving new business.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept-to-launch product creation across various categories.
• Develop product briefs and strategies based on consumer trends.
• Partner with teams to ensure new product feasibility and compliance.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with beauty brands.
• Analyze market performance to identify opportunities.
• Serve as a strategic innovation ambassador to customers.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation abilities

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Proficiency in CRM tools

Highly collaborative

Passionate about beauty innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science

Tools

CRM tools

Digital productivity platforms

Job description

Product & Business Development Manager — Beauty & Manufacturing

Location: Moonachie, NJ (On-site, 5 days per week)

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and strategic Product & Business Development Manager to lead growth and innovation within our beauty and personal care manufacturing operations. This hybrid role combines hands‑on product development with strategic business expansion, guiding ideas from concept through commercialization. The ideal candidate has deep insight into beauty market dynamics, strong client relationship skills, and a passion for creating breakthrough products that merge creativity with technical excellence. Must have experience in R&D.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept‑to‑launch product creation across skincare, body, and hair categories, balancing creativity, technical feasibility, and market demand.
• Develop product briefs and strategies rooted in consumer trends, client objectives, and company capabilities.
• Define and align product positioning, performance benchmarks, and claims, ensuring feasibility and innovation across formulations and packaging.
• Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Operations, and Quality to ensure new product feasibility, compliance, and timely commercialization.
• Track emerging ingredient, texture, packaging, and technology innovations, translating insights into actionable product opportunities.
• Ensure all new products are differentiated and commercially viable, strengthening the company’s innovation leadership.

Market Research & Strategic Business Development

• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities with established and emerging beauty brands.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans through industry networking, trade shows, and targeted outreach.
• Analyze beauty market performance (including Sephora, Ulta, and medical brands) to identify whitespace opportunities and category gaps.
• Deliver persuasive client presentations and proposals that highlight innovation, capabilities, and unique value propositions.
• Leverage supplier partnerships to access novel raw materials and inspire differentiated concepts.
• Support leadership in strategic planning for expansion, capacity, and process optimization.

Client Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a strategic innovation ambassador to customers, showcasing the company’s insights, technologies, and creative pipeline.
• Act as the face of the company during client meetings, presenting product and technical capabilities with brand‑aligned storytelling.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, R&D, Marketing) to ensure alignment with client expectations and timelines.
• Facilitate the smooth transition of clients from sales to account management to ensure long‑term partnership success.
• Champion process improvement and cross-functional collaboration, enhancing speed‑to‑market and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or a related field (chemistry or cosmetic science background preferred).

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in product development, business development, or account management within the beauty or personal care industry.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, B2B development, or formulation‑driven businesses preferred.
• Proven success in driving new business and meeting growth targets.

Skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with strong business acumen.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and digital productivity platforms.
• Highly collaborative, organized, and passionate about beauty innovation and brand building.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development, Research, and Sales

Industries

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance