Product Manager, Nail Category

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Job Description Summary: The Product Manager leads the end-to-end development of new nail products from concept through launch, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, market trends, and retailer requirements. This role manages timelines, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative, profitable products on schedule. The Product Manager is also responsible for competitive analysis, consumer insights, and trend identification to inform product pipeline planning. Job Description: The Product Manager owns the product development lifecycle, guiding projects through ideation, formulation, packaging, costing, and commercialization. They analyze market trends, identify white space opportunities, and work closely with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, and Operations teams. The PM is also the main point of contact with domestic and international vendors and ensures products meet quality and compliance standards. They own the development timeline, budget, and communication between internal teams and suppliers, ensuring each launch aligns with brand and retailer goals. Key Responsibilities: *Lead new product development from concept to launch. *Conduct market, trend, and competitive analysis to guide product strategy. *Conduct competitive brand audits and in-depth product testing for benchmarking. *Analyze market trends and coordinate focus groups or surveys for consumer feedback. *Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to define product positioning and go-to-market strategies. *Manage project timelines and deliverables using tools like Smartsheet or project space. *Communicate with vendors to source, negotiate, and monitor production and quality. *Track and manage project budgets, COGs, and margins. *Collaborate with Regulatory and QA for compliance and claims substantiation. *Drive innovation and improvement in development processes. Benefits Premium Medical Insurance Coverage 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority Paid Holidays Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.) Annual Bonus Plan Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room Summer Fridays Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Relocation Support for New Hires Work Anniversary Recognitions Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts Employee Referral Bonus Program License/Certification Reimbursements Corporate Employee Discounts Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support) Vehicle Perks Qualification(s): Education(s): Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (Required) Work Experience: Experience Range III: 4 - 8 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field Skill(s): Leadership Initiatives, New Projects Development (Inactive) Language(s): Korean Certification(s): Not Applicable The anticipated compensation range is 69,000.00 - 137,000.00 USD Annual Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.