NPD Manager, Colour, Hair & Accessories (12 month FTC) at Beauty Pie

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

New Product Development, Category Management, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Planning, Execution, Relationship Building, Team Player, Self-Starter, Flexibility, Adaptability, Creativity

Industry

Retail

Description

At Beauty Pie, we don’t believe that the very best beauty products should be full of the excessive hidden markups that other luxury brands charge. We collaborate with the world’s leading labs so you can get direct access to our exceptional collection of extraordinary skincare, makeup and more - minus the unfair extra costs. If you’d like to join us for the beauty revolution, here’s what you need to know. So, what will you be doing? Collaborating on the Colour, Hair & Accessories categories new product development - from concept through to launch including NPD pipeline building & execution, and ongoing category and product lifecycle management Ideating and developing new product concepts, formulas and packaging that are globally compliant and commercially viable within agreed launch timeframes Working closely with internal and external key stakeholders/partners (including Suppliers, Ops team, Studio, Regulatory partner) for alignment of concept direction, approvals and compliance Managing critical paths ensuring all actions are achieved within deadlines to hit launch windows Following and building on processes to support effective execution including tracking specifications and all project related information (product specifications, sample trackers, user trials) Maintaining detailed records of all NPDs and timings, ensuring these are kept fully up to date and accurate Preparing and presenting robust business cases for tracking through Commercial stage gate process in line with commercial metrics Preparing concept presentations and training sheets for Marketing team, Member Happiness and PR agency for successful showcasing and education on new concepts We believe it's all about mindset, great skills, the right attitude and a fantastic work ethic. If you’re aligned to our values, excited about the opportunity, and you’re really good at what you do (even if you don’t tick all the boxes) apply anyway! Proven record of new product development and category management for Colour, Haircare or Accessories (luxury preferred)- identifying, planning and delivering highly efficacious products Exceptional project management skills - highly organised, effective prioritisation, and structured Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and recommendations coupled with sound planning and persistent execution Collaborative approach - ability to build excellent relationships and work productively cross-functionally Strong team player with ability to listen, support, contribute and influence Excellent communication/presentation skills Proactive self-starter, with a sense of humour, able to work under pressure and who is flexible and comfortable with productive change What makes someone ‘Beauty Pie’? Our culture is our DNA. It defines who we are, how we operate and how we hire. And it all springs from our values, which are very important to us: Bring your ‘A’ game: We bring a growth mindset as we disrupt the beauty industry. Showing up at our best, and never settling for average. Be intelligently rebellious: We challenge industry and business norms with purpose, not ego. Bold thinking, creative problem-solving and smart risk-taking are how we transform beauty. Bias for action: Speed matters. We act with urgency, make smart choices and learn through doing - because momentum drives progress Be customer obsessed: Our decisions begin and end with the customer in mind. We earn trust by delivering amazing quality and incredible value with an experience that consistently exceeds expectations. It’s all for one (& one for all): We’re better together. Trust, integrity and collaboration are how we build a culture where everyone grows, contributes and thrives—individually and collectively. We’re committed to diversity & inclusion As a business that’s based on fairness and self-worth, our commitment to inclusivity runs through the heart of everything we do. We believe that innovation and creativity come from having a diverse workforce, and are committed to building teams with unique identities, from different backgrounds and with individual perspectives. We’ve got a long way to go, but here’s how we’re doing as of June 2025: Employees who identify as female: 69% Employees from minority ethnic backgrounds: 25% Employees who identify as living with a disability: 2% Employees who identify as female in our Product Engineering teams: 24% Employees who identify as LGBTQIA+: 5% Our ways of working We thrive on a high-performance culture where action drives results. At Beauty Pie, we trust our teams to take ownership, move fast and get the job done. We operate on a hybrid model, with a minimum of three days in the office each week— with some roles requiring more which will be outlined in the job spec. This structure fosters collaboration, maintains momentum, and strengthens our team environment while allowing some flexibility based on job responsibilities and business needs. In-person connection is essential to how we work, and we expect teams to be present and engaged. We encourage open discussions during the interview process to align expectations for the role you are applying for. Your piece of the Beauty Pie: Life & Balance Free membership to Beauty Pie+ and 30% off our products 25 days holiday & your birthday off / 22 vacation days for the US team Flexible bank holidays Equal leave for all new parents regardless of gender or personal circumstances Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Menopause support £2,500 / $2,500 to spend on your fertility journey after 2 years of service 10 therapy sessions through AXA PPP Access to mental health support through Spill Apply now for a chance to be part of an inspirational, international and talented team. Beauty Pie is an equal opportunity employer. The company will not unlawfully discriminate on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, pregnancy or trade union membership. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process. #LI-DL1

Responsibilities

The NPD Manager will collaborate on new product development for Colour, Hair & Accessories categories, managing the process from concept to launch. This includes building and executing the NPD pipeline and overseeing product lifecycle management.