Product & Business Development Manager -- Beauty & Manufacturing

Job Description

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.
• Ensure all new products are differentiated and commercially viable, strengthening the company’s innovation leadership.

Market Research & Strategic Business Development

• 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.
• Support leadership in strategic planning for expansion, capacity, and process optimization.

Client Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.
• Champion process improvement and cross-functional collaboration, enhancing speed-to-market and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

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.
• Proven success in driving new business and meeting growth targets.

Skills

• 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.