Product Development & Brand Manager

Location: Ascot

Salary: £33,000-£35,000 + Bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm

My client who are a leading beauty brand are looking for a Product Development & Brand Executive to drive the development of innovative beauty products while ensuring they align with the brands overall strategy. This role bridges product development and branding, ensuring consistency in messaging, positioning, and market impact. Working closely with suppliers, marketing, and sales teams, you will play a key role in bringing high-quality, trend-driven products to market while strengthening the brands presence.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full product development process, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and market positioning

Work with suppliers and manufacturers to create innovative formulations and packaging

Maintain detailed documentation, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and regulatory compliance are met

Collaborate with marketing, sales, and design teams to ensure consistency in product messaging and brand identity

Support brand campaigns, product storytelling, and go-to-market strategies to enhance brand presence

Conduct market research, analysing trends and competitor activity to inform product and brand decisions

Evaluate product performance post-launch, using insights to strengthen both product development and brand strategy

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of three years in product development, branding, or a related role in the beauty industry

Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of product development processes, market trends, and branding strategies

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

Project Management: Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Creative & Analytical Thinking: A strategic mindset with a blend of creativity and problem-solving ability

Passion for Beauty: Enthusiastic about the beauty industry and committed to delivering high-quality products

Desirable: Previous experience working on branding initiatives, marketing campaigns, or product positioning strategies

Benefits

Annual Leave: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Loyalty Reward: Additional days holiday for each full year of service

Pension Scheme: Company pension through NEST

Health & Wellness: Access to a comprehensive wellness platform, including 24/7 confidential counselling

Employee Discounts: Exclusive discounts on company products and partner retailers

Learning & Development: Ongoing training opportunities and career development support

Social Events: Regular team events, celebrations, and well-being activities

Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based incentives and employee recognition schemes