Overview
Sr. Executive – Product Development Jobs in Delhi, India at Pilgrim
Position: Sr. Executive – New Product Development
About  :
Founded in 2019 by IIT-B and IIM-A Alumni, Pilgrim is one of the fastest-growing Beauty & Personal Care brands that offers 200+ SKUs across face care, haircare, skincare, makeup and fragrances at over 25,000 pin codes and has grown into a 1000+ offline store omni-channel brand. Pilgrim is known to handpick the world’s best beauty secrets to create
exciting
and efficacious products that deliver results.
Position Summary  :
We are seeking a highly skilled and
innovative
 Sr. Executive – NPD for the Skin Care, Hair Care & Body Care  vertical to
join our team
. Â In this role, the person will be responsible for identifying the right product-mix, trending ingredients, treatment products and
cutting-edge technology
to help build a successful product portfolio to drive business growth.
Responsibilities :
Product Development: Â Develop a robust NPD pipeline from ideation to launch. Identify trends, understand customer needs and work with internal teams (e.g., research & development, marketing, sales) and manufacturers to develop & test new product concepts/prototypes.
Market Research & Analysis: Â Staying on top of industry trends, active ingredients, treatments and competitor activity is crucial to develop the right product-mix offering as well as identifying any white space or
innovation
opportunities. Striking conversations with consumers and experts such as stylists, aestheticians, dermatologists to understand need-gaps and stay ahead of the curve.
Project Management
: Â Oversee the entire new product development process, from initial concept to launch. This includes managing target costs, timelines, artworks and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met. Collaborating with
cross-functional teams
and troubleshooting as required.
Supplier Management: Â Identify right partners/manufacturers for the product range to be developed and maintain strong partnerships. Collaborate with suppliers for ingredients, packaging, and manufacturing.
Product Launch & Commercialization: Â Ensure successful commercialization of NPD pipeline, monitor and analyse the performance of launched product ranges and drive
continuous improvement
. Provide support to marketing and sales team members to get new products into various online & offline channels & help generate excitement for new launches.
Experience &
Education
 :
B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetology or
B. Sc / M.Sc in Chemistry
2-4 years experience in NPD in skin care, hair care, treatment products, salon/professional products.
Prior experience in Skincare, Haircare or salon professional domain will be an added advantage.
Working knowledge of MS-Office [specialising in MS-Excel]
Creative thinking and
problem-solving
abilities, with a passion for staying ahead of the curve in marketing trends, actives, products and treatments.
Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a
fast-paced environment
.
Excellent
communication
and
collaboration
skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
Location   :
Andheri, Mumbai.
Title: Sr. Executive – Product Development
Company: Pilgrim
Location: Delhi, India
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR (Product Marketing, Digital Marketing)