Product Development Consultant - Beauty

Solomon Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty industry is seeking a Consultant for their Product Development team. This role focuses on supporting reformulations and new product development. You will collaborate with various teams, track milestones, and ensure timely approvals. Ideal candidates will have a college degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and project management skills. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and organization.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

401(k)

Direct Deposit

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of product development experience in beauty.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Sr Manager on reformulations and prepare briefs.
• Track key milestones on all reformulations.
• Partner with labs and marketing for testing support.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Project Management

Creativity

Education

College Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

As a Consultant on the Product Development team, you will actively support the team in the development of the brand's formulations. Core responsibilities will be focused on helping the team with a variety of tasks to ensure we deliver new developments on time - reformulations are of primary focus and secondarily new products.

Responsibilities :

• Support Sr Manager on reformulations; preparing briefs when necessary as well as working collaboratively with the labs, and other cross functional teams.
• Track key milestones on all reformulations ensuring timely feedback is given and aligned through key team members to support on time formula approvals.
• Partner with the labs and marketing to ensure testing support of key claims.
• Review and approve relevant artworks in a timely and thorough way.
• Ensure key product development milestones are met on time for all reformulations - including formula approval, claims testing results, review of relevant AW elements and market registration.
• Monitor and track new product, ingredient, technology and larger macro trends through a variety of sources; evaluate strategic importance and potential implications to the brand.
• Attend weekly development meetings to help PD team track key needs such as sampling programs, market samples, market registration and artwork approval
• Support team on product / formula / ingredient questions from other teams / markets
• Manage key system inputs – enter purchase orders and prepare shipments
• Provide other miscellaneous ad-hoc team support and meeting prep

Required Qualifications :

• College degree is required
• 3-5 years of experience – product development experience in beauty is extremely important
• Very strong attention to detail and an obsession with organization is required
• Proactive, resourceful, can-do attitude is a must
• Individual should be a team player eager to collaborate and engage with others
• Project management mindset including ability to develop timelines, track project status and move projects forward to meet deadlines on time
• Strong communication skills – able to share complex details with multiple functions to achieve milestones
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Creativity and interested in the world of beauty
• Ability to work independently, with minimal oversight once on boarded
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and a quick learner on other necessary computer systems

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit : solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .

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