Product & Business Development Manager — Beauty & Manufacturing
2 days ago
Moonachie
Product & Business Development Manager — Beauty & Manufacturing Location: Moonachie, NJ (On-site, 5 days per week) Overview We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and strategic Product & Business Development Manager to lead growth and innovation within our beauty and personal care manufacturing operations. This hybrid role combines hands-on product development with strategic business expansion, guiding ideas from concept through commercialization. The ideal candidate has deep insight into beauty market dynamics, strong client relationship skills, and a passion for creating breakthrough products that merge creativity with technical excellence. Must have experience in R&D. Key Responsibilities Product Development & Creative Innovation • Lead concept-to-launch product creation across skincare, body, and hair categories, balancing creativity, technical feasibility, and market demand., • Develop product briefs and strategies rooted in consumer trends, client objectives, and company capabilities., • Define and align product positioning, performance benchmarks, and claims, ensuring feasibility and innovation across formulations and packaging., • Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Operations, and Quality to ensure new product feasibility, compliance, and timely commercialization., • Track emerging ingredient, texture, packaging, and technology innovations, translating insights into actionable product opportunities., • Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities with established and emerging beauty brands., • Develop and execute strategic sales plans through industry networking, trade shows, and targeted outreach., • Analyze beauty market performance (including Sephora, Ulta, and medical brands) to identify whitespace opportunities and category gaps., • Deliver persuasive client presentations and proposals that highlight innovation, capabilities, and unique value propositions., • Leverage supplier partnerships to access novel raw materials and inspire differentiated concepts., • Serve as a strategic innovation ambassador to customers, showcasing the company’s insights, technologies, and creative pipeline., • Act as the face of the company during client meetings, presenting product and technical capabilities with brand-aligned storytelling., • Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, R&D, Marketing) to ensure alignment with client expectations and timelines., • Facilitate the smooth transition of clients from sales to account management to ensure long-term partnership success. Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or a related field (chemistry or cosmetic science background preferred). Experience • 3–5 years of experience in product development, business development, or account management within the beauty or personal care industry., • Experience in contract manufacturing, B2B development, or formulation-driven businesses preferred., • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities., • Analytical and strategic thinking with strong business acumen., • Proficiency in CRM tools and digital productivity platforms., • Highly collaborative, organized, and passionate about beauty innovation and brand building.