Associate Manager, Blue Sky & Product Development, Fragrance

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sales team to support retailer needs throughout the product development process.
• Aid in preparing presentations and materials for customer meetings.
• Coordinate product mockups, fragrance submissions, and formula samples for retailer presentations.
• Support the development and execution of the fragrance innovation pipeline, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
• Manage assigned projects throughout the product development lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Analyze market trends and consumer insights to identify innovation opportunities.
• Aid in developing product concepts, positioning, and messaging.
• Evaluate fragrance submissions and participate in olfactive reviews.
• Present product concepts and development updates to cross-functional partners.
• Partner closely with Design to ensure packaging and product aesthetics align with the brand vision.
• Cook artwork development with production teams, including copy, legal review, color matching, and finishes.
• Help keep projects on schedule by partnering with cross-functional teams and tracking key milestones.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in product development, fragrance development, or the beauty industry.
• Passion for fragrance, beauty, and consumer products.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• An analytical mindset with experience using consumer and market data to support decision-making (IRI, Nielsen, Circana, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development.
• Creative thinker with curiosity for emerging trends and product innovation.
• Able to translate consumer and customer insights into product recommendations.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Social media and trend aware, with a pulse on the evolving beauty and fragrance landscape.
• Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn and grow.

Benefits

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

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $75,000-85,000.