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 and 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, ..... full job details .....