Assistant Brand Manager (Beauty Innovation)

We are looking for a Assistant Brand Manager (Innovation) for a beauty brand in NYC!

• Pay rate: $38-40/hour based on experience
• Onsite 3x/week in NYC
• 6 month contract (covering MAT leave)

Responsibilities:

• Help create and develop the lip innovation pipeline, supported by Senior Director, including packaging, artwork, shade naming, financial stage gate process management, copy and concept writing
• Help manage overall global lip portfolio needs; supporting global markets with varying requests and needs related to lip core business portfolio
• Assist in creative development of launch assets and dotcom / PDP pages. Briefing and managing agencies and working to bring launch concepts to life through product and model photography
• Help manage cross functional partners - interfacing with a wide variety of verticals as point of connection of all parties for innovation. You will interface with cross functional partners including: packaging, R&D, product development, creative agencies, supply chain, global markets, research, finance and legal.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of Beauty industry experience strongly preferred, particularly color cosmetics and innovation.
• Experience managing end-to-end product innovation and commercialization processes.
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, P&L understanding, and business case development.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to analyze market, consumer, and competitive data.
• Experience working with packaging development and artwork processes.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Systems / Tools Proficiency
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite
• Circana / Nielsen syndicated data platforms (preferred)
• Project management and workflow management systems
• Experience with commercialization and artwork approval systems preferred

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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About Solomon Page

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