Project Manager – Retail products (AE608189B) Permanent

Project Manager – Retail products | West London | £40-45,000
  
Are you a persuasive NPD or project manager with a beauty or personal care background?
  
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you make things happen?
  
A global beauty and wellness product company is looking for a project management pro to help drive new product developments and launches. In this role you will support the creation and delivery of innovative cosmetic products, ensuring they meet quality standards, pricing targets, and timelines for successful market introductions.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the NPD lifecycle for the company’s global retail brand, focused on UK, EU, and US markets, from concept to launch
• Collaborate with suppliers, negotiate costs, evaluate samples, and conduct margin analyses for internal approvals
• Manage sample logistics, including receiving, labelling, organising, and distributing to internal teams and suppliers
• Maintain and update product development trackers, critical path analyses, and related documentation daily
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, facilitate milestone meetings, and drive on-time project completion
• Ensure regulatory compliance, product performance testing, quality assurance approvals, and data management across internal systems

The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role in the cosmetics industry, proven ability working with international suppliers, and meticulous attention to detail. Outstanding project management, organisation, and communication skills are essential.
  
This is a hybrid role, working 2 days each week in the office.
  
If you’re a team player with a passion for beauty and innovation, get in touch!
  
Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care and FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.