Director, Product Management – Beauty

Conair Consumer Products ULC is a privately owned company and part of Conair LLC, a global organization operating in more than 120 countries.

Located in Woodbridge, Ontario and offices in Montreal, Quebec, we are a leading beauty care and small kitchen appliances company that service the retail and professional markets in Canada with brands such as Conair, Cuisinart, and BaBylissPro.

The Position:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Product Management – Beauty.  If you are looking for an opportunity to join a thriving, dynamic organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and an action-oriented culture, this role is perfect for you.

The Director, Product Management – Beauty will be responsible for the development, performance, and lifecycle management for all product categories within our Beauty division.

Responsibilities:

• Lead product development process for all new products within the Beauty division.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to ensure product specifications meet consumer demands and align with the brand’s positioning.
• Oversee product testing and quality assurance.
• Conduct and oversee market research to understand consumer needs, industry trends, and competitor offerings.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to inform future product development or updates.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch, including discontinuation.
• Plan for updates, new features, or product line extensions to maintain market relevance.
• Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to manage product costs and pricing, ensuring the product can be priced competitively while maintaining profitability.
• Collaborate with sales and distribution teams to ensure the product is available in the right retail channels.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage supply chain logistics.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Creative teams to ensure product features, packaging, and messaging align with consumer expectations and brand strategy.
• Understand and interpret the Canadian market encompassing trends, retail environment, competition, and the economy to identify product gaps and growth opportunities.
• Travel and attend trade shows as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Business/Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years in a marketing / product lead role, preferably within the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Innovative and creative mindset with a strong understanding of consumer behaviour
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Able to work independently and with initiative in a dynamic, team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong project planning skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and creative tools for presentations.

What we offer:

We offer a hybrid-working environment and an attractive compensation package including extended health benefits, life insurance, and a defined contribution pension plan.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to: recruitment_canada@conair.com