Assistant Brand Manager - Beauty (Corp)
Posting Start Date: 5/28/26
Posting Location: Ada (Grand Rapids), MI
Requisition ID: 42746
Job title: Assistant Brand Manager - Beauty
Department / Division: Marketing / Global Beauty & Personal Care Management
Salary Grade: EXA 16
Salary Range: $91,429.40 - $113,156
Location: Ada, MI
*Note: This position is an in office role, and you must be able to report in-person to Ada from Monday-Thursday as part of our collaboration days*
What we need:
The Beauty Associate Manager, Skincare is responsible for supporting the development and execution of global skincare innovation and portfolio initiatives that drive sustainable growth for the Artistry skincare business. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, working closely with cross-functional partners to translate skincare science and consumer insights into commercially viable products and successful global launches.
What's special about this team:
This role sits at the center of global skincare product development-partnering with R&D, Packaging, TechReg, and Markets to bring new skincare innovations to life. It is an ideal opportunity for a beauty marketer with strong product development experience who wants to deepen expertise in skincare science, innovation execution, and global brand building.
Key Responsibilities:
Skincare Product Development & Innovation
• Support the development and launch of global skincare innovations, including concept development, claims, naming, and packaging execution.
• Partner closely with R&D and cross-functional teams to translate skincare science into consumer-relevant benefits and product stories.
• Manage assigned projects within the skincare innovation pipeline, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
Portfolio & Business Support
• Support management of the global skincare portfolio, including SKU maintenance, restage support, and lifecycle management.
• Contribute to annual operating plans (AOP) and multi-year innovation pipeline planning with data-driven insights.
• Conduct competitive analysis and trend research within the global beauty and skincare industry.
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, TechReg, Legal, Packaging, Supply Chain, Finance, Project Management, and Markets to ensure global readiness.
• Support global launch execution by coordinating inputs across functions and regions.
• Incorporate market and ABO insights into product development and execution plans.
Launch & Go-To-Market Support
• Support development of launch assets, product messaging, claims substantiation, and education materials.
• Help ensure skincare innovations enable ABOs to confidently recommend products and solutions to consumers.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in brand management, product marketing, or skincare / beauty product development.
• Hands-on experience working in cross-functional environments (R&D, Packaging, TechReg, Supply Chain, Finance).
• Experience in the beauty or skincare industry strongly preferred.
• Global or regional marketing experience preferred.
Skills & Capabilities for Success
• Strong interest and foundational understanding of skincare science and product development.
• Action-oriented mindset with strong project management and execution skills.
• Ability to synthesize data, insights, and science into clear product recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working across cultures and time zones.
• Business curiosity with the ability to learn quickly in a complex global organization.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
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