Manager - New Product Development - Beauty & Personal Care Business

Position Name - New Product Development Manager

Location - Udyog Vihar - Gurgaon

Experience Range - 4- 5 Years

Mandatory Requirement:

- New Product Development

- D2C

- Product Launch

About the client:

Our client is a unique and innovative digital-first brand that is disrupting the oral care category. Launched in August 2021, the brand has grown 25 times in scale over the last 12 months and are building holistic oral care solutions to elevate everyday oral care for Indian consumers.

They have raised a seed round of capital in June 2022 and is backed by marquee investors like RPSG Capital Ventures, Sauce.vc, Lotus Herbals Family Office, Shiprocket Ven. tures, and celebrated entrepreneurs.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

- Lead the ideation process for new products and conduct market research to identify customer needs and trends.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, formulation, and marketing, to develop product concepts and specifications.

- Liaison with manufacturing partners to ensure the timely production and delivery of new products.

- Monitor the development process, ensuring that all milestones are met on time and within budget.

- Review and approve product designs, packaging, and labeling to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards.

- Manage the testing and evaluation of prototypes and samples, making adjustments/iterations as required.

- Lead the launch of new products, including planning and executing product launches and co ordinating with the sales and marketing teams to ensure successful market penetration.

- Continuously evaluate the performance of existing products and suggest improvements to maintain their competitive edge in the market.

- Monitor industry trends and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in product design, technology, and innovation.

Qualification and Experience:

- 5+ years of experience in product development or a related field, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. Preferred experience in beauty and personal care and understanding of importing products from other countries.

- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and delivering successful product launches.

- Strong understanding of the product development process, including ideation, concept development, prototyping, testing, and launch.

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

- Experience in market research, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies.

- Experience with product pricing, forecasting, and financial analysis.

- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Other Details:

Product Development Manager,

No of working days : 6 days a week (Mon - Sat) Work Mode: Work from the office