Job Description
Product Development Manager
This opportunity is with an emerging brand operating within the personal care products industry. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to its customers and fostering a professional and collaborative work environment.
Job Description
- Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept to new product launch, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to ensure product feasibility and market readiness.
- Work with external manufacturers, formulators, and packaging suppliers to develop products that align with brand standards, performance expectations, sustainability goals, and cost targets.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, testing labs, and packaging partners.
- Support launch readiness through collaboration with marketing, sales, and operations teams on product education, claims support, and inventory planning.
- Analyze market research and consumer insights to identify opportunities for new products and improvements to existing ones.
- Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and resources for multiple product development projects.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Monitor product performance post-launch and recommend enhancements as needed.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external partners and suppliers involved in the product development process.
- Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- A strong background in product development within the personal care products industry.
- 4+ years of product development experience within personal care, beauty, household cleaning, CPG, or related industries
- Strong understanding of product formulation processes, packaging development, and commercialization workflows.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of market research techniques and consumer behavior analysis.
- Experience with regulatory compliance in the personal care industry.
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on quality and innovation.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $130,000-$160,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
- Opportunities to work on innovative projects within the personal care and home goods industry.
- A permanent role offering stability and growth potential.
- Collaborative company culture that values professional development and creativity.
If you are passionate about product development and eager to make a significant impact in the personal care industry, we encourage you to apply today!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $130,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Consumer Packaged Goodsunmatched
- Contract Manufacturingunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer/Client Researchunmatched
- Customer/Consumer Behaviorunmatched
- Inventory Planningunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Market Analysisunmatched
- Market Researchunmatched
- Market Trend Analysisunmatched
- Marketingunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Personal Careunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Product Lifecycleunmatched
- Product Packagingunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Sales Operationsunmatched
- Sales Prospectingunmatched
- Sustainabilityunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Test Labunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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