Project Development Coordinator Jobs

Job Title: Product Development Coordinator

Department: Product Development and Marketing

Wage Category: Annual Salary with Benefits

Report to: Director of Product Development and Marketing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Research and Innovation Department during the development of new launch and reformulations of cosmetics products.

• Support sales activity with innovative development to optimize sales and profit.

• Assist in creating and developing core range of products from inception to production.

• Research new beauty trends to develop new cosmetics products & innovations that are ground breaking in the beauty industry.

• Work closely with the Research and Innovation Department by providing constructive feedback to ensure the formula is presentable to the clients.

• Analyze and follow through with changes in materials and manufacturing methods.

• Review incoming client briefs and working to recommend the correct products by understanding the client blacklist & specifications of the brief.

• Coordinate and maintain all documentation associated with each project

• Coordinate fulfillment of sample requests from outside sales team

• Create presentations to support new projects and concept ideas for trade shows

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in sales and account management in cosmetic or consumer-packaged goods industry is preferred

• Have a strong understanding of color.

• Experience in Cosmetic manufacturing is an asset

• Must have trend consciousness and a passion for fashion and cosmetics

• The ability to think strategically and proactively are crucial, as well as being able to excel in a fast paced, high pressure environment

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with impeccable organizational and time-management skills

• Post-Secondary education required. Courses in business, fashion, cosmetics management, cosmetics science, sales or marketing are a welcomed asset

• Superior problem-solving skills - must be resourceful and creative with solutions