Manager, Fragrance and Product Development

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

MAESA - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

251-500 employees

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

Maesa is seeking a passionate fragrance and product development expert to join its innovation & incubation team. This role is pivotal in spearheading the strategy and development of new fragrance products from ideation to launch across multiple brands. The ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and product development in the beauty industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive the creation and development of a variety of fragrance categories for a dynamic portfolio of global beauty brands and retailers.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the product development lifecycle both internally with cross-functional teams and externally with clients.
• Manage full turnkey development from creative concept through market launch and activation, including fragrance & formula development, creative concept development, and packaging selection.
• Track industry trends to identify white space opportunities suitable for each unique account and analyze marketplace activity to stay updated on new launches.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to manage client relations and the approval process, and with design studio and package development teams on artwork processes.
• Potentially manage direct reports on day-to-day functions while overseeing their growth and development plan.
• Utilize trends and data to build marketing stories and calendars that help drive innovation and growth for brands.

Requirements

• 5+ years' work experience in the fragrance category; experience in personal care or other beauty categories is a bonus.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a trend-savvy mentality.
• Strong presentation skills and experience presenting to clients at a senior level.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and categories in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong olfactive skills and packaging knowledge are a bonus.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to process NPD/Nielsen data as needed.
• Ability to analyze retail sales as needed.
• Must be an advocate for making improvements and actioning them.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Wellness programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off
• Hybrid office setup
• Paid leave options