Product Development and Marketing Manager

About the Role:

At Kolmar Labs, we are passionate about creating innovative, high-performance beauty products that address the changing needs of our clients and the market. As the Senior Manager/Manager of Marketing and Product Development, you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering our product pipeline, leading projects from the initial concept through to commercialization. This position combines strategic insight with creative development, requiring a strong awareness of trends, textures, and technologies in both skincare and color cosmetics.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Regulatory, Packaging, Sales, and Clients, to ensure that every product we launch meets our standards of excellence and aligns with our clients’ goals. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic marketer and an innovative product developer with a deep understanding of the beauty industry and the operational dynamics of an ODM environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end product development, ensuring timely execution and cross-functional alignment from ideation through launch
• Develop thoughtful product strategies grounded in category trends, client objectives, and technical feasibility
• Guide the creation of compelling product briefs and shade assortments that reflect the client brand DNA and market opportunity
• Define and align on product positioning, performance targets, and claims to inform formula and ingredient direction
• Conduct ongoing analysis of market trends, product performance, and client feedback to inform category strategy and uncover new opportunities
• Monitor innovations in textures, ingredients, packaging, and technologies, integrating emerging insights into the development planning process
• Serve as a strategic partner to internal teams and clients, providing well-reasoned recommendations and solutions throughout the development process
• Support continuous process improvement by working with leadership to streamline workflows and enhance team collaboration
• Mentor and manage a small team, fostering a culture of creativity, precision, and ownership

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in product development and/or marketing within the personal care or color cosmetics industry
• Proven ability to bring innovative products to market in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Solid understanding of formulation principles, regulatory considerations, and claims development for beauty products
• Strong sensibility for color and texture, with a meticulous attention to product detail
• Experience managing cross-functional and client-facing projects within an ODM or B2B setting
• Passion for beauty, with a forward-thinking approach to trends, consumer behavior, and innovation
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead conversations and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic, solution-oriented mindset with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with familiarity in project management or digital collaboration tools considered a plus.

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time, approximately 40 hours per week
• On-site at Teaneck, NJ headquarters with flexibility for client visits, trade shows, or supplier meetings
• Occasional travel required (e.g., client presentations, vendor coordination, industry events)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Kolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Kolmar are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other status protected under applicable laws.