Brand Manager

A leading contract manufacturer and brand owner to the personal care and cosmetics sector is currently hiring for a new addition to their team.
Having recently acquired a small, growing brand as part of their portfolio, they are looking for a Brand Manager to come on board (Hybrid role) at their site near Royston.
With experience within NPD / Brand management / marketing within the personal care and cosmetics industry, you will take ownership of the portfolio across shower, bath, body, skincare and haircare.
What you will do:
Product Development
* Developing new bath & body products (shower gels, body lotions, scrubs, gifts etc.)in line with retailer needs
* Managing end-to-end NPD process (idea > formulation brief > testing > launch)
* Working with fragrance houses, packaging suppliers, and manufacturers
* Creating product briefs based on trend and consumer insight
* Ensuring compliance (cosmetics regulations, safety assessments, INCI labelling)
* Costing and margin awareness through account teams
* Supporting product claims and packaging copy development
Brand Manager
* Owning and developing the brand strategy within the UK/Export market
* Ensuring consistent brand positioning, tone of voice, and visual identity across all consumer touchpoints
* Leading brand product development initiatives aligned to business objectives and growth targets
* Analysing consumer, market, and competitor trends to identify opportunities for innovation and brand growth
* Working closely with sales, marketing, and international teams to deliver successful product launches and brand messaging
* Supporting retailer presentations, category reviews, and customer-facing brand materials
* Managing brand performance through analysis of sales, market data, and consumer
What you will need:
* BSc / BA or higher - desireable
* Specific experience in NPD and/or Brand management within the cosmetic and personal care industry
* Strong consumer trend awareness (especially fragrance, wellness, lifestyle trends)
* Basic commercial understanding (costing, margin, MOQ constraints)
* Project management (critical, multiple SKUs running simultaneously)
* Attention to detail (regulatory + packaging accuracy)
* Good brand management and brand-building capability
* Commercial awareness with the ability to translate consumer insight into actionable plans