Product Innovation Coordinator

Product Innovation Coordinator

Benefit Cosmetics

Calling all rule-breakers, innovators & fun-loving self-starters! Are you smart, sassy & scrappy? Do you love to laugh out loud? You’re just what we’re lookin’ for, Gorgeous!

We’re Benefit Cosmetics, the indie beauty brand-turned-prestige powerhouse under leading luxury products group Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. Founded in 1976 by twins Jean & Jane Ford in San Francisco, today we’re in 59 countries with more than 3,000 BrowBars & 6,000 trained service experts worldwide. At Benefit, we believe laughter is the best cosmetic, because when we’re laughing & having fun, that’s when we’re our most beautiful. We’re known to work smart & laugh hard. Sound like you? You’ve come to the right place!

You’re sooo Benefit!

The Product Innovation Coordinator will provide organizational and administrative support to the Sr. Manager of Global Product Innovation, as well as the broader Global Product Innovation team. This individual will work closely with the Global Product Innovation team to assist in the scheduling, organization, and preparation of meetings, including but not limited to collecting/setting up product samples, preparing meeting agendas/recaps, ordering supplies and so forth. Furthermore, the Product Marketing Coordinator is responsible for general office support to the Product Innovation Team and any other ad hoc projects or requests assigned.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in management of Marketing Profile initiation and ongoing process.
• Update Sopheon with necessary information/approval codes.
• Monitor formula and shade approval dates and deliver key updates to cross functional partners as needed.
• Assist in preparation for meetings such as agendas, recap, copies, etc.
• Liaison and work closely with Art, Packaging, R&D, Planning depts., as well as the Global Product Innovation team to create and obtain comps for retailer meetings, conferences, etc.
• Contribute to product brainstorm meetings by bringing new product ideas, unique positioning, packaging ideas, etc.
• Assist in competitive analysis and product comparison research crossing traditional and non-traditional competitor brands for targeted project assignments.
• Assist in orchestrating and conducting test panel groups both internally and externally for both domestic and global testing programs.

Qualifications:

• Proficient at Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks at once
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) with all levels
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Flexible personality to adapt to change and ambiguity as needed
• 1-3 years work experience

Schedule:

• Hybrid – requires onsite presence weekly

The target salary range for this position is $21.00/hr – $36.00/hr. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, years of relevant experience; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. This position is eligible to earn an annual bonus. This position is also eligible for the following benefits, including but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts.

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