ABOUT US:
Townhouse was created with a single goal: to disrupt and reinvent the global nail salon industry. We are the fastest growing beauty brand in the UK and are driven by a passionate and disruptive team in achieving our mission.
We’ve brought together a world class team from a wide range of industries. And as we’re growing extremely fast, we need brilliant people (like you!) - to join us on our journey and help us deliver our goal.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We're looking for a dynamic Product Development Manager who can balance hands-on involvement with strategic thinking. You’ll play a crucial role as we approach production on a new range of products across a wide breadth of product categories including nail colour, nail care, skincare, tools and accessories. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every voice matters and creativity is encouraged.
- Product Strategy: Use your consumer and market understanding to develop new product proposals for Townhouse. Continually look for and consider opportunities to introduce novel and innovative product, packaging & creative ideas into the product portfolio.
- Trend Reporting: Keep up to date with the latest beauty trends. Key to this is a good understanding of how beauty is evolving on social media i.e. Tik Tok, Instagram etc.
- Consumer Insight: Build consumer insight and response into all development programmes ensuring that new products delight our consumers.
- Formulation and Manufacturing: Work with formulation and manufacturing partners. Project manage new product development programmes via these partners.
- Packaging Design: Work closely with nominated creative agencies to develop all necessary pack and graphic requirements.
- Data Analytics: Utilise data to monitor performance and KPI’s of new products, building learning into future product development programmes.
- Collaborative working: Be a key partner to colleagues across the organisation, working closely with finance, supply chain, customer service and marketing teams as necessary to improve our efficiency and performance.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience as a Product Development Manager, with a passion for beauty, and good understanding of the process needed to bring exciting and innovative new products to highly engaged consumers.
- Innovative and relevant product development experience, in the beauty and personal care industry from conception to execution.
- A background in colour cosmetics is a bonus but not essential.
- Passionate about beauty, persistently keeping up to date with the latest trends and product launches in the beauty industry.
- Good aesthetic sense, with ability to contribute to the creative direction on key programmes.
- Ability to create amazing concepts and bring forward a lot of fresh new ideas for new product launches.
- Pro-active, organised, detail-oriented with good project-management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- A team player who effectively connects, collaborates and fosters an inclusive environment.
LOCATION:
Our office is based in Central London and we offer a hybrid working model, based on the requirements of the role.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT TOWNHOUSE:
- Private healthcare and wellness support – Benefit from the nail industry’s first private healthcare package including free telephone / video GP appointments and treatment in private hospitals if there is a long wait on the NHS.
- Shopping discounts - a range of discounts on some of the largest brands to save you money every day.
- Birthday Pamper Party: During your birthday month, bring a friend for a free signature manicure/pedicure and a glass of bubbles!
- Social Budget - Every month your manager gets a budget to spend pampering you and your team. Expect treats, lunch at work or a night out – to be agreed with your manager!
- Holiday on us: An extra day paid holiday on your annual allowance for every whole year you have been with Townhouse - up to 5 extra days!
- Employee Discount: 75% discount on treatments
- Interest free advance - To cover you for any emergencies and to avoid interest costs, we will provide up to a £50 advance for every day you have worked for us in a month.
- Refer a Friend: Earn up to £550 for every successful hire you introduce to Townhouse.
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Equal Opportunities:
Townhouse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity without compromise. We celebrate all qualified applicants, irrespective of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
Join us in defining sophistication in the world of nail artistry!
Apply Now and Be Part of Our Exceptional Team!
