Product Development

 
Consider a career in this ground-breaking start up which aims to be the hub of some of the newest innovations happening in the beauty industry. Based in Toronto, this company has a clear vision to deliver quality: from the products created to the contributions made to their employees and end clients.  
 
This is an ideal job for someone who is looking to take risks, stretch their thinking and believes in the power of the creative. If you are driven, harmony and beauty-centric and a true “whatever-it-takes” kind of person, this company may be the right place for you. Our client is combining an entrepreneurial spirit with industry expertise to make waves in the industry in Canada in both bricks and mortar and ecommerce channels.  

JOB PURPOSE:
(overall functional purpose of the role)  


* Support the CEO and product formulator with all aspects of product design, development and market launch
* Work with external agencies for all marketing projects
* Support all aspects of marketing as required 
* Roll up sleeves and dig into daily operational needs as required for growing a start up company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(goals, accountabilities)

* Develop and implement product strategies consistent with company vision
* Collect and analyze feedback from customers, stakeholders and other teams to shape requirements, features and end products
* Work with senior management to create product plans and roadmaps
* Lead product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams
* Ensure products and releases are launched correctly and on schedule
* Make creative recommendations to expand product base and vision
* Suggest ways to track product use and impact on end users
* Hands on knowledge of new product development and commercialization approaches and processes (e.g. ideation, requirements specification, regulatory, product design, manufacturing, market introduction, etc)
* Strong communications (excellent English required)

KEY DELIVERABLES
(expected results of this role)

* User testing reporting
* Pricing
* Launch plan


MEASUREMENT 
(success factors to monitor performance)

* Delivery to plan
* New product acceptance
* Time to market
* Appropriate approvals (provincial/federal)

QUALIFICATIONS

* University or College (Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, etc)
* 5+ years proven experience in CPG based product or program development environment
* Successful and proven experience in new product development life cycle in start-up to small/mid size companies
* Experience with Health Canada / industry regulators
* Background in CPG, with beauty/wellness and asset
* Can-do attitude and willingness to do what it takes

COMPETENCIES
(attributes)
* Must know material specifications and analyse cost
* Understand product development lifecycle in order to achieve various goals; quality, customer appeal, adherence to regulatory and visionary standards

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