New Product Development Manager

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.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.BEING A TOWNHOUSE EMPLOYEE: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 NHSShopping discounts - a range of discounts on some of the largest brands to save you money everydayBirthday 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 treatmentsABOUT THE ROLEProduct 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. TikTok, 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:Proven experience in product development experience, in the beauty and personal care industry.Passionate about beauty!Good aesthetic sense, with ability to contribute to the creative direction on key programmesAbility to create amazing concepts and bring forward a lot of fresh new ideas for new product launches.Persistently keeping up to date with the latest trends and product launches in the beauty industry.Pro-active, organised, detail-oriented with good project-management skills.Good communication and presentation skills.A team player who effectively connects, collaborates and fosters an inclusive environment.LOCATION:We are based in Central London - We offer a hybrid working model, based on the requirements of the role.