Senior Brand Manager, Product Development

POSITION SUMMARY – SENIOR BRAND MANAGER, Product Development

Oversee development and execution of industry-leading product strategy to support and elevate Maesa’s new brand launches. Meet growth objectives and contribute to overall company goals across the launch and ongoing innovation pipeline.

About Maesa

Maesa is the world’s largest independent beauty brand incubator. Maesa operates two categories of business – exclusive brands for mass, drug and specialty retailers and outsourcing for beauty brands. Maesa partners with over 80 global customers such as Sephora, Urban Outfitters, Target, Ulta, Parlux, Ralph Lauren, Sally Beauty, Banana Republic, Walmart, H&M, and Zara. Launching over 4,000 proprietary products per year, Maesa delivers marketing and white space analysis creating proprietary design, product development, speed-to-market, cost savings, and resource efficiencies. Vertically integrated with marketing, design, engineering, product development/formulation and regulatory, Maesa has mastered “commercializing creativity” servicing the fundamental revolutionary change in the beauty industry. Headquartered in New York and Paris, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Vienna, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Dongguan, Maesa employs about 350 team members worldwide with over 200 employees in the US.

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled & passionate Senior Brand Manager with proven experience in the beauty industry to join our innovation team. This is a unique brand-building opportunity for someone wanting to leave their mark in the industry.  As a Senior Brand Manager, you are responsible for working with the Director of Product Development to define strategies and build annual consumer and channel innovation plans by understanding the consumer’s needs, customer and competitive landscape, business model metrics and market dynamics. You will spearhead the development and execution of products from ideation to launch, overseeing both operations and development. You will manage the ongoing innovation pipeline, identifying opportunities for future growth and bringing to market new product launches. You will be a champion all timelines, working closely with operations to ensure that launches are executed on time and within budget.

This role is for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment with the ability to work autonomously.

 Pay Range: $115,000/yr - $140,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy:  Set vision and define success for brand innovation pipeline.  Support the development of brand strategy and annual brand marketing plans. 
• Business Results and Opportunity Assessment: Analyze market and business to identify opportunities for growth, define strategies and ensure objectives are being realized.  Exercise critical thinking to set high performance standards, measure for success, and adjust plans to deliver against growth agenda. Support post-launch analyses with support from brand teams and cross-functional partners.
• Business Plan and Project Management and Execution: Define the business plan to deliver category and brand objectives.  Manage brand projects including focus on innovation and merchandising to deliver on-time with executional excellence.  

• Innovation: Lead cross-functional teams to develop commercial, marketing and product innovation Collaborate with Design, Product, Sales, to create distinctive products, platforms and experiences that drive awareness and trial.

• Cross Functional Management: Partner with internal teams to ensure all product/seasonal activations are executed on schedule and to budget.  Communicate with founder partners to gain alignment.
• Champion the Brand: Drive alignment strategy with senior management and key commercial stakeholders.  Responsible for consulting with cross-functional partners and driving alignment across the organization.  Participate in key sales and marketing presentations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study
• 5+ years of product development experience
• Beauty and personal care experience required – skincare experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and communications skills with the ability to work both internally and externally
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities when needed
• Problem solver who can deal with ambiguity
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Action and results oriented

Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.

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