Job Title: Senior NPD Executive Barry M Beauty Location: North West London (MUST BE LONDON BASED) or close links. Full-time, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home) About Us: Barry M Beauty is a leading player in the cosmetics industry, known for its innovation and commitment to creating high-quality colour cosmetics products. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Senior NPD Executive to join our team. Reporting to the Head of NPD, this role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge colour cosmetics and actively engage with clients to bring their visions to life. Job Summary: As a Senior NPD Executive, you will have the opportunity to independently manage a client facing account, developing products, and working through critical paths to ensure all key deadlines are met, with a clear understanding of costings, as well as working with suppliers. Key Responsibilities: Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. Conduct client meetings, understand their product requirements, and ensure their expectations are met throughout the product development process. NPD Process Management: Collaborate with the Head of NPD to set and execute the NPD strategy. Lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept to market launch, while adhering to timelines and budgets. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, manufacturing, chemist, technical and other teams to develop innovative colour cosmetics product concepts and prototypes. Ensure seamless communication among departments to drive project success. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps in the colour cosmetics market. Utilise data-driven insights to guide product development decisions. Budget and Cost Management: Assist in budget planning and management, optimising costs while maintaining product quality and performance. Product Documentation: Create and maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, reports, and status updates. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure all products meet rigorous quality and safety standards. Client Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling product presentations to clients, showcasing product concepts, features, and benefits. Key Requirements: Degree in a relevant field, preferably in cosmetics or a related discipline. Proven experience in product development or a related role, with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Client-facing experience with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships. Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for informed decision-making. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and innovation. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Benefits: Performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Employee discounts on our extensive range of colour cosmetics products. Barry M Cosmetics embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We warmly welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.
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Studio Manager Role – Job Description Location: Bushey/Watford, London Hours: 5 days a week (Wednesday – Sunday) Salary: Competitive, based on experience About us Circular Threads is the UK’s first curated marketplace for preloved South Asian fashion, dedicated to promoting sustainability and community within the fashion industry. We are looking for a motivated and organised Studio Manager to oversee our studio operations and lead customer appointments. Role Overview The Studio Manager will be responsible for managing day to day operations of our studio including inventory management, customer appointments, seller management and event preparation. This role is crucial in ensuring the studio and inventory is managed smoothly while maintaining excellent customer service across the business. Key Responsibilities The Studio Manager role will lead all aspects of the studio and will have responsibilities (including but not exclusive to): Customer Management & Sales: • Managing our WhatsApp business / customer support management, • Stock Management: Responsible for using the valuations calculator, approving and rejecting items based on popularity, previous sales history and availability, • Appointment coordination: Lead appointments with potential buyers, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience, in-depth knowledge of outfits is required, • Taking appointments & facilitating sales, • Improving shopping experience through customer feedback and service enhancement Seller Management: • Manage seller forms (Standard / VIP applications and processing), • Managing issues with sellers (e.g. faulty items, disputes, quality concerns), • Manage VIP 8 week process – measurements/drop offs/returns/collections, • Manage boutique partnerships (communication, spreadsheets, pricing, 8-week cycle), • Input into tech team for automating seller form processes Inventory & Database Management: • Manage Airtable and Shopify uploads of new items, • VIP management: Manage incoming and outgoing VIP items by checking quality, authenticity, log, tag and display items in the studio, • Database Management: Maintain and update item status on the main database (Airtable), ensure automated emails are sent to customers, • Stock management (controlling levels and using waitlist functionality), • Inventory management: Oversee studio inventory, merchandise outfits and stock including jewellery and handbag displays, ensure all items are well-organised and displayed effectively Photography & Content: • Photography: Organise and oversee the photography of VIP outfits, • Photographing items with no existing photos, • Social Media: Work alongside content creator to use time in the studio to capture outfits, clips for reels, clients trying outfits in appointments, any new stock and re-promoting existing stock Shipping & Logistics: • Packaging and shipping items using DHL system, • Manage DHL account and shipping operations, • Shipping and returns: Manage the process for items held at the studio, • Managing studio stock – labels, bags, totes, hangers etc., • Studio Operations:, • Merchandising, organising studio space for optimal customer experience, • Event preparation: Prepare and merchandise outfits for events and organise outfits post-event. This also includes stock management for loans / rentals, • Manage Calendly – update schedules if studio is closed or unavailable Technical & Administrative: • Solving tech issues across WhatsApp Business/Seller Forms/Airtable/Shopify, • Reporting: Monitor studio performance and provide feedback on operations, customer experience and inventory to the team, • Tracking KPIs across Sellers/Buyers/Studio performance metrics Events Management of the calendar and scheduling for any events being hosted and provide support and guidance during the events. Key Skills • Previous experience in retail management is not necessary but preferred, • Strong organisational skills with a key attention to detail, • Friendly and approachable to be able to engage with customers and team members, • Sales-oriented with customer service focus, • Comfortable with using technology for inventory management including Airtable, Shopify, WhatsApp Business and DHL systems, • Familiarity with South Asian outfits and cultural fashion, • Interested in fashion and sustainability, • Willingness to adapt to changing needs and expectations of the business and expand the studio’s operations as demand grows, • Enjoys the dynamic and flexible nature of working in a face paced environment, • Problem-solving skills for technical and operational challenges, • Excellent communication skills for managing seller and buyer relationships