Tweezerman International’s products have long been recognized in the beauty industry as premium brand surpassing the normal standards of quality, reliability and service. Based in New York, Tweezerman is world market leader in the high-class segment of beauty and grooming implements for all needs including lashes, brows, manicure and pedicure. Since the end of 2004, the company is part of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Group. Tweezerman is currently doing business in roughly 40 countries holding a strong position in several.

Overall Purpose:

The essential purpose of this position is to contribute in the development of our entire line of Tweezerman products. The position will have multiple responsibilities including planning and organizing product launches from conceptual stages through the product life cycle for the purpose of maximizing revenue and profitability. The position will work closely with marketing, creative, sales and operations to execute comprehensive and integrated product development plans and launches.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct market, technology and competitive product assessments
• Research and identify what additional products or product enhancements are needed
• Work with the Director of Marketing in the development of product launches
• Assist in establishing product pricing and assessing product costs and gross margins
• Work with cross-functional teams through all phases of the product development process
• Coordinate product forecasts to establish appropriate inventory levels with Supply Chain Management
• Supports appropriate key customer visits and executes key marketing deliverables such as product criteria, product code request forms, packaging forms etc.
• Ensures that products are proactively analyzed (POS, Shipments) to actively ensure they will meet their objectives
• Maintains and documents the standard product development processes for the company
• Achieves program deliverables on schedule and within budget
• Anticipates potential schedule or priority delays and initiates plan for alternative actions

Skills and Experience:

• At least 2-3 years of product management experience preferably in cosmetics/beauty.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-driven environment       
• Excellent organizational, planning, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Uncompromising attention to detail
• Ability to work under unusual or extreme pressures

Qualifications:

• College degree required with any combination of specific product management experience and education
• Must have prior product management experience in Consumer Products preferably in the Cosmetic/Beauty industry