Product Development Coordinator, Beauty

Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across various regions. They are seeking a highly organized and passionate Product Development Coordinator to support the launch of innovative hair appliance products across their beauty brands, working closely with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support product development projects from concept through commercialization, including stage gate preparation and documentation in compliance with Quality Management Processes
• Coordinate product submissions, including sample receipt, tracking, product library maintenance, and shipment logistics
• Support in product information management and item set up
• Partner with Marketing and Program Management to support sell-in samples and cross-functional needs
• Research and summarize competitive product features and benefits; coordinate performance evaluations and benchmarking
• Facilitate consumer product testing and capture structured feedback for development team review
• Collaborate with Consumer Insights on data collection and analysis
• Support regional market expansions and in-market product updates
• Contribute to brainstorms and innovation discussions with a strong awareness of beauty trends, consumers, and competitive activity
• Travel occasionally to other beauty locations for testing and meetings

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 1+ years of product development experience within the personal care or beauty industry
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Proven experience supporting product development initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment
• Passion for beauty, innovation, and staying current with industry trends

Benefits

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance

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