Head of Product Development
Kirker

Job Info

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose:

Responsible for initiating and managing product development projects based on market trends and/or customer requests by working very closely with the R&D chemists and sales account leads. In charge of the conceptualization, generation and presentation of new product concepts that are brought to life in collaboration with the R&D lab team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects as they are being developed within the R&D laboratory and throughout the submission & approval process, ensuring relevant prototype development to the brief, timeliness, and client satisfaction
• Work closely with the sales team to identify customer portfolio gaps/opportunities and identify product solutions. Make suggestions to the sales team based on new products for brand expansion based on product portfolio gap analysis and upcoming trends
• Participate in promotional activities and trade shows.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of presentations at customer meetings and trade shows on innovation and trends in collaboration with the commercial team.
• Clear & concise communication internally with all levels of management and externally with customers in regards to project status and new product concepts
• Study the market and associated consumer & trend reports to synthesize an innovation & color collection pipeline, working closely with the R&D chemists to bring the products to life
• Produce sales materials such as product fact sheets, demos, and presentations for current product portfolio and new innovations
• Perform Market Data Analysis to generate an understanding of the product and shade top sellers and track how they evolve from one season and one year to the next
• Maintain a strong focus on quality throughout the entire product development process collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Pack Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of excellence.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, cosmetic science, fashion, or related field
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Able to properly communicate and engage colleagues and customers
• Must possess a professional demeanor and enthusiastic attitude with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Interest and aptitude for fashion and lifestyle trends and a discerning color eye
• Creative with a passion for innovation
• Organized, with attention to detail.
• Great knowledge/ usage of Excel and power point.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand all aspects of the business.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Results oriented and driven.
• Confident and outgoing personality.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.

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