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This role oversees the development and commercialization of new products, manages category and retailer strategies, and drives portfolio planning to support long-term business objectives.The Manager leads a team of Product Development professionals and is accountable for product lifecycle management, retailer planning, cost optimization, commercialization execution, and strategic business planning. Working closely with Marketing, Creative, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, Packaging, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Finance, and external manufacturing partners, this position develops and executes product strategies that support profitable growth and strengthen retailer partnerships. The role also owns category roadmaps, innovation pipelines, and 3-year business planning initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.\nJob Description:\nProduct Development, Portfolio & Innovation Leadership\nLead the development and commercialization of new products within the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories.\nOwn category innovation roadmaps and product portfolios to support long-term growth objectives.\nManage product lifecycle strategies, including new launches, portfolio optimization, product refreshes, line extensions, phase-outs, and discontinuations.\nEstablish annual innovation priorities and align development resources to support business objectives.\nOversee multiple development projects and ensure timely execution across the product pipeline.\nBusiness Planning & Cost Management\nDevelop and manage annual business plans and 3-year category growth strategies.\nCreate long-range innovation roadmaps, category expansion plans, and portfolio architecture strategies.\nLead product profitability initiatives through pricing optimization, cost-reduction programs, sourcing improvements, and operational efficiencies.\nMonitor business performance, margins, forecasts, inventory risks, and operating costs.\nPartner with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve profitability and support business targets.\nIdentify opportunities to improve product cost structures through supplier negotiations, packaging improvements, product engineering, and process improvements.\nRetailer & Channel Business Management\nOwn product planning and business management across multiple retailer accounts and distribution channels.\nDevelop retailer-specific assortment strategies, innovation recommendations, and category growth plans.\nLead retailer line reviews, product presentations, innovation discussions, and annual planning meetings.\nPartner with Sales leadership to identify growth opportunities and develop retailer-specific business strategies.\nServe as the primary product-management representative for key retailer initiatives and strategic partnerships.\nTeam Leadership & Talent Development\nDirectly manage Product Assistants, Product Specialists, and Assistant Managers as assigned.\nEstablish team goals, priorities, workload allocation, and performance expectations.\nCoach, mentor, and develop team members to strengthen product-development and business-management capabilities.\nLead onboarding, training, career development, and succession-planning activities.\nFoster a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and business results.\nCommercialization, Marketing & Cross-Functional Leadership (10%)\nLead commercialization planning in partnership with Marketing, Creative, Sales, Retail Engagement, and Supply Chain teams.\nReview and approve product positioning, claims, launch strategies, selling stories, and marketing support plans.\nEnsure alignment between product strategy, retailer objectives, marketing execution, and commercial goals.\nPresent category strategies, innovation pipelines, business updates, and growth recommendations to senior leadership.\nDrive cross-functional alignment to ensure successful product launches and retailer execution.\nVendor & Technical Development Oversight (5%)\nProvide strategic oversight of supplier relationships, sourcing plans, product-development timelines, and technical execution.\nSupport supplier negotiations related to cost, quality, innovation capabilities, and service levels.\nEnsure products meet quality, regulatory, timing, and profitability requirements.\nEvaluate and recommend strategic vendor partnerships that support category growth objectives.\nBenefits\nPremium Medical Insurance Coverage\n\n401(k) Savings Plan\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority\n\nPaid Holidays\n\nAdditional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)\nAnnual Bonus Plan\n\nOnsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room\n\nSummer Fridays\n\nComplimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner\n\nRelocation Support for New Hires\n\nWork Anniversary Recognitions\n\nCongratulatory & Condolence Gifts\n\nEmployee Referral Bonus Program\n\nLicense/Certification Reimbursements\n\nCorporate Employee Discounts\n\nVisa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card\n\nCommuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)\n\nVehicle Perks\n\nQualification(s):\nEducation(s):\nBachelor of Arts (B.A), Bachelor of Science (B.S)Work Experience:\nExperience Range III: 4 - 8 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related fieldSkill(s):\nBusiness Management, Market Research, Team Management, TeamworkLanguage(s):\nKoreanCertification(s):\nNot ApplicableThe anticipated compensation range is\n69,000.00 - 137,000.00 USD AnnualActual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.\nKiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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