ASSISTANT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MGR

Sally Beauty Supply • Plano, TX

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Product Development Manager, you will assist with the execution of product development to ensure critical gates and dates are met throughout all stages of the commercialization process. Including supporting the creation, redevelopment and launch of products across a wide range of beauty categories. Leveraging consumer insights and trends, you will work closely with your PD Manager to craft innovative product roadmaps and oversee execution from concept to shelf. This position is hybrid reporting into the office in Plano TX 3 days a week. "At Sally Beauty Holdings, we find beauty in diversity. Our inclusivity and self-expression are what fuel our innovation and growth. You are welcome here, and you can thrive here. We find beauty in YOU. Join us."

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business or equivalent revelant work experience
• 2+ years experience in consumer product development
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable in using production management software and tools to track progress, manage inventory, and analyze production data.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in all production-related activities
• Ability to multi task.
• Ability to delegate.
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to monitor.

Nice To Haves

• Health and beauty related experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Working with your PD Manager, the Assistant Manager will support product ideas and recommendations to improve or maintain assigned brands' market position including concept, package development, testing plans, merchandising and promotions.
• Act as a support to ensure development execution follows design, allocation, sourcing, and brand strategy in partnership with manager.
• Partners with manager to lead cross functional communication and coordination around timing, calendar, product updates, approvals, and issues including the organization of meetings and the follow up of actions.
• Supports category & brand management partnership with merchandising team: Maintains analytics reports to ensure category is on target to meet penetration goals. Helps PD Manager to track top performing SKUs to improve sales and brands.
• Manages day-to-day development and analytics of assigned brands and categories in partnership with manager.
• Leverages internal network to share best practices in process and product development to drive standardization.
• Could be required to own bespoke projects from time to time.
• Partners with manager to align marketing, merchandising and product development strategies to grow categories and brands.
• Continual education and learning of the beauty category with formula optimization, safety, and quality standards. Ensure product is on track to maintain cost, deliverables and ROI metrics.
• Works with PD Manager and sourcing team collaborating on vendor management.
• Supports in the delivery of trend analysis to inform x-functional teams of new and seasonal themes and product lines.
• Identifies and communicates potential obstacles, facilitates issue resolution.
• Partners with cross functional teams on samples for awareness and trials
• Monitor and follow-up on projects to ensure timely completion of all phases of each project

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company match. In addition, associates of SBH may take advantage of our in house salon with complementary services. Also, featured at our corporate campus, is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees