Manager, Product Development, Fragrance

Maesa•New York, NY

3d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Maesa is seeking a passionate fragrance innovator with proven experience in beauty to join their Blue Sky & Product Development team. This role will support the strategy and development of new products from ideation to launch for a key brand in their fragrance portfolio. The ideal candidate is trend-savvy, a product guru, social media aware, and brings a mix of creativity and a love for data. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Packaging, Design, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and the Go-To-Market brand team. The position requires thriving in an entrepreneurial environment with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The role is based in NYC, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (business, marketing, product development, etc.); MBA strongly preferred.
3-5 years of experience in product and fragrance development or beauty industry.
Proficient in data-driven decision-making and utilizing data analytics tools (IRI, Nielsen…)
Flexibility & resilience to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Strong strategic, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
Excellent oral & written communication.
Creative thinker with a passion for driving innovation and staying ahead of market trends in the beauty industry.
Able to convert product/customer feedback into insights that drive development of new products.
Social media aware.
Creative, innovative & organized.
A team player & aspiring team leader.
Curious & passionate about products & the consumer.
A self-starter with the ability to operate independently.
Flexible & open to take on additional responsibilities when needed.
A problem solver who can deal with ambiguity.
Action and results oriented.
PASSION FOR ALL THINGS FRAGRANCE!

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional sales team to ensure customer service is utmost.
Help build decks for customer/retailer meetings.
Organize comps/product mockups and formula samples for all retailer meetings when required.
Support creation, development & execution of innovation strategy + products for fragrance innovation, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
Manage all aspects of product development lifecycle from concept to counter.
Utilize data-driven insights to identify opportunities for product innovation and market differentiation.
Evaluate fragrance submissions.
Identify white space opportunity & translate into meaningful NPD concepts.
Present product concepts & development stages to cross functional counterparts.
Support creation of compelling product concepts, applying sharp copywriting skills to articulate unique selling propositions & brand narrative.
Manage the cross-functional team and processes, ensuring project stays on-time and hits GM targets.
Collaborate closely with design to ensure aesthetics align with brand identity & resonate with consumers.
Lead all artwork mechanical efforts with production teams including copy, legal needs, color matching, finishes, etc.
Lead & present ongoing category trends, competitive intelligence and market analysis.
Collect & organize necessary product documentation to support go to market needs.
Partner with suppliers for innovation, trends, new technologies.
Ensure internal documents have most updated & accurate product information.
Leverage data analysis to inform product development decisions, ensuring that each product aligns with market demands and preferences.
Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with cross-functional teams & key stakeholders, including marketing, project management, packaging, R&D, regulatory, sales, operations & buyers to ensure seamless execution of product launches.