Maesa · 18 hours ago
Senior Manager, Blue Sky & Product Development, Hairitage
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expMaesa is a next gen beauty company transforming the industry by incubating and growing innovative brands. They are seeking a passionate Haircare product developer to lead the strategy and development of new products for Hairitage, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and market differentiation.
CosmeticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive creation, development & execution of innovation strategy + products for haircare and hot tools innovation, ensuring alignment with brand objectives
Manage all aspects of product development lifecycle from concept to counter
Utilize data-driven insights to identify opportunities for product innovation and market differentiation
Identify white space opportunity & translate into meaningful NPD concepts
Product expert on formula, ingredients, benefits, usage & relevance to portfolio
Present product concepts & development stages to leadership team, retail partners & brand marketing counterparts
Spearhead creation of compelling product concepts, applying sharp copywriting skills to articulate unique selling propositions & brand narrative
Manage the cross-functional team and processes, ensuring project stays on-time and hits GM targets
Lead distribution of formula samples from lab partners and track and consolidate feedback in collaboration with R&D
Responsible for hard and soft product claims on secondary packaging, assist Regulatory team with clinical substantiation process (hard claims) and advise on consumer perception substation process (soft claims)
Collaborate closely with design to ensure aesthetics align with brand identity & resonate with consumers
Support team in coordinating product samples for photoshoots, retailers, and marketing needs
Lead & present ongoing category trends, competitive intelligence and market analysis
Collect & organize necessary product documentation to support Go To Market needs
Partner with suppliers for innovation, trends, new technologies
Ensure internal documents have most updated & accurate product information
Leverage data analysis to inform product development decisions, ensuring that each product aligns with market demands and preferences
Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with cross-functional teams & key stakeholders, including Go To Market brand team, Project Management, Packaging, R&D, Regulatory, Sales, Operations & Buyers to ensure seamless execution of product launches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (business, marketing, product development, etc.)
7-10 years of experience in product development or similar for haircare
Data savvy: proficient in data-driven decision-making and utilizing data analytics tools (IRI, Nielsen…)
Strong technical skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Flexibility & resilience to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple projects with varying launch dates simultaneously, all while meeting project deadlines on-time
Exceptional project management and organizational skills with acute attention to detail
Strong strategic, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral & written communication
Creative thinker with a passion for driving innovation and staying ahead of market trends in the beauty industry
Curious and comfortable asking questions
Social media aware
Collaborative team player & aspiring team leader
Self-starter with can-do positive attitude and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Wellness programs
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off
Hybrid office setup
Paid leave options
Company
Maesa
The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Tikehau CapitalAndera Partners
2019-03-28Acquired
2015-06-01Debt Financing
2014-10-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Gregory Mager
Co-Founder
Zaheer Ferguson
Group CFO
Recent News
2025-09-17
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