Senior Product Development Manager (AE565292) Permanent

Senior Product Development Manager | Middlesex | £45,000

Are you a persuasive project manager with an impressive NPD background?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you make things happen?

Bring your time and process management skills to the Salon division of a market-leading beauty company, focusing on the Lash and Brow product category. Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, you will lead the development and delivery of products in your category.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage new and existing Lash and Brow product development, both hard goods and formulations
• Brief suppliers, obtain quotations and samples, negotiate costs, and prepare gross margin calculation for internal approval
• Work closely with the Marketing team, in accordance with company’s target costs and supplier matrix
• Create clear CPAs, ensuring teams deliver tasks by key dates, contingency planning as needed
• Manage regular NPD Gate meetings, keeping teams updated on progress and potential issues
• Ensure all products are performance tested and have full Regulatory approval
• Work closely with QA on sample approvals, and Planning and Purchasing on order management

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days each week in the office.

If you’re a team player with a passion for beauty and innovation, get in touch!

NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE AUTHORISED TO WORK IN THE UK. The employer is unable to sponsor employment visas.

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.