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Product Development Associate - Kenra Professional

Employer
Henkel Company
Location
Culver City, California, United States
Salary
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Industry
Manufacturing and Production
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
HENKEL IS FOR THOSE WHO STEP UP. DO YOU?

At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.

Do you consider yourself an ‘early adopter' of every new trend, from beauty to tech to fashion? Are you able to play with a product, research it, and then conceptualize how it should be better? Then being a Kenra Professional Product Development Associate might be the role for you. Working within a highly dedicated and passionate team, the Product Development Associate is responsible for guiding the PD team in project management while also being able to contribute to PD creative and operational processes. The successful candidate has a can-do attitude, hardworking outlook, and a desire to learn the product development process from the concept to launch.

YOUR ROLE

Project Management:
  • Helps usher projects through the product development process, including managing projects using product development software (Hint)
  • Manages multiple projects and timelines with sense of urgency and accuracy
  • Assists in managing product samples both internally & externally with manufacture partners, organize testing and track feedback
  • Effective collaboration with several cross functional partners (R&D, creative, operations, education, legal, regulatory/ toxicology and integrative marketing)

Creative & Product Development:
  • Consistently inventive and able to provide out of the box solutions on concept ideas
  • Help drive innovation in all fields of product creation, from packaging to formula to art deco • Assist on photo/video shoot briefs from concept to execution
  • Assist in sustainable packaging upgrades
  • Develop a strong connection to the professional beauty industry with in-salon field visits, trade show attendance, etc

Market Analysis, Research & Portfolio Development:
  • Analyze sales data (excel) and creating insights on sales & customers data • Understand / bring key insights from current and future market trends and dynamics
  • Research category and competitive information as it relates to new product concepts
  • Utilizes trend forecasting and market research databases/ tools to uncover new insights


YOUR SKILLS

  • Bachelors degree
  • 0- 2+ years' experience in product development, brand marketing, or innovation roles
  • Beauty experience preferred
  • Must be LA Area Based
  • 10% travel Required

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Henkel's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.

All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.

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