Product Development Manager

Company: Kira Labs Inc
Location: Pompano Beach
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Product Development Manager - innovative company!

If your dream job is to be on the forefront of an innovative beauty products company, read on! Kira Labs, a dynamic and award winning cosmetic manufacturer, is seeking a Product Development Manager to join our team of talented professionals. This is a critical position at Kira and you will have a significant impact on our growth as you lead us in the conceptualization, development and evaluation of innovative, high quality trending beauty products as well as generating new opportunities for brand growth.

What's in it for you?

No red tape here! We have the ability to bring products to market with agility and our practices in place built on a solid foundation. You will strongly influence the products we bring to market with your creativity, knowledge and passion for cosmetic products. We have an entrenched group of customers begging us for products! You will feel at home at Kira. Our environment is inclusive where everyone is in the circle of unity. From the warehouse to the executive level, everyone is important. Our internal and external customers are treated as partners. We are transparent and promote from within.

More about Kira---

Kira Labs, Inc., founded in 2003, is a dynamic and award winning cosmetic manufacturer based in South Florida. Appealing design, value and high quality, functional formulas characterize all of the Kira Labs brands, which feature products in multiple categories including Face, Hair, Body, Men's, Natural, Home and Pet. Some of our major partners include Walmart, Kroger, CVS, HEB, 5 Below, Dollar General, Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon, TJ Maxx, Ross and Burlington. We do everything in house, from R&D, to production, brand development, and quality control. We are proud that all our products are made here with no animal testing and responsible sourcing.

Snapshot of key accountabilities:

Plan and develop strategic new product concepts through the analysis of sales data, market research, and customer insights.
Strategize and align the development of new products with category refreshes and customer seasonal requirements.
Work with cross-functional teams on the day to day management and optimization of the NPD process.
Work collaboratively with sales and creative teams on the creation of new product briefs, design direction and project timelines.
Liaise with content writers for product claims, ingredients stories, and benefit summaries.
Work with R&D Chemistry team on the development of new product formulas and creation of lab briefs.
Collaborate with the Engineering and Supply Chain teams to guide and support the sourcing of new packaging options and projects.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the beauty industry trends and competitive environment in retail and digital marketplaces.
Build and develop a team as we grow


Skills/Experience/Knowledge required:

Product formulation, packaging and marketing experience in the retail beauty industry
Experience building and leading a team
Strong understanding of what is trending in cosmetics
Skilled at identifying opportunities within a product assortment and proposing brand ideas that will drive growth
Experience working with stakeholders to collaborate on timelines and projects to bring products to market and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast moving environment
Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills - ability to transmit your passion for beauty and insight to others
Excellent ability to analyze sales data and identify areas for growth/opportunity
Successful working with high degree of autonomy
Highly proficient in Powerpoint, Excel, Word
Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business or related field



Some perks working for Kira Labs:

Medical benefits including vision and dental.
Retirement benefits
Insurance benefits - life insurance, short term disability, hospitalization and accidental.
Paid holidays, sick days and personal days.
Positive culture with company events.
Training and development opportunities.
Free products.


How we are keeping our employees safe and healthy during the pandemic:

COVID-19 policies in the workplace.
Remote interview process.
Personal protective equipment provided and required.
Temperature screenings.
Social distancing guidelines in place.
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place.
Free Covid Testing Offered for employees.


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