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SOUND LIKE YOU? JOIN OUR TEAM. WE’RE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE RISING STARS IN TECHNICAL, NPD, MARKETING, SALES AND ENGINEERING.

Email recruitment@pbs-beauty.com with your cv and a cover letter on why you would be an excellent fit for pbs.

BRAND MANAGER

  • Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you’ll take the lead on all brand marketing, commercial and promotional activity — driving growth, innovation, and engagement across your portfolio.
    You’ll:

    • Use your commercial insight to hit brand targets and uncover exciting new opportunities for growth worldwide

    • Take ownership of the end-to-end brand journey, from strategy to execution

    • Collaborate closely with your Digital Content team and wider departments to bring campaigns to life

    • Develop and deliver brand strategies, marketing plans, and standout product launches

    • Develop and deliver the annual brand plan, executing key activities that drive growth and visibility.

    • Take ownership of brand spend and ensure every investment drives measurable results.

    • Develop new products in line with business goals, customer needs, budgets, and critical paths.

    • Conduct market and competitor research to identify opportunities, trends, and challenges.

    • Manage all brand collateral and ensure timely distribution.

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

    • Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver campaigns on time, on brand, and within budget.

    • Manage product and promotional costings with precision to ensure profitability.

    • Support sales initiatives and global distribution strategies to strengthen brand presence worldwide.

    • Drive brand expansion into new markets, championing awareness and consistency.

    • Oversee brand exhibitions and act as the gatekeeper of brand guidelines.

    • Collaborate with operations to manage stock, reduce write-offs, and improve efficiency.

    • Proven experience in a brand management or marketing role

    • A passion for hair and beauty products (bonus points if you’ve worked in the industry!)

    • Strong presentation and communication skills, with confidence in front of senior stakeholders and retailers

    • A high level of commercial acumen and analytical thinking

    • The ability to multi-task, prioritise, and follow processes effectively

    • Impeccable organisation and attention to detail

    • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

    • A degree in Business or Marketing (additional marketing qualifications are a plus)

    • A positive, can-do attitude, paired with creative flair and a sense of fun    

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

    • Opportunity to upskill and train in new areas.

    • Fantastic discounts on professional hair and beauty products

    •   Early finish on a Friday

    • Company Charity raising money for children’s charities and having lots of fun in the process! With an employer match scheme

    • Employee support programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do – if you need help we are here to help

    • Weekly on site personal training class

    • Free on-site parking

  • Email recruitment@pbs-beauty.com with your CV and cover letter to apply for this position. Please note this is an office based role.

New Product Development MANAGER

  • We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded NPD Manager to join our Product Development team.

    Reporting to the Head of Product Development, you will play a key role in bringing new products to market, supporting our innovation pipeline, and leading a team of Product Developers across a wide range of projects.

    In this customer-facing role, you’ll build strong relationships, understand requirements, and turn them into commercially successful products for our global private label and own-brand partners.

    Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will help bring new products from concept to launch, while ensuring projects stay on track and deliver against customer and business needs.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both product development and people management. You'll be responsible for supporting and developing your team, managing priorities across multiple projects, and helping turn great ideas into commercially successful products.

    We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about innovation, with the ability to build strong relationships and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Leadership & Team Management

    • Supporting the growth of the Product Development team by setting clear objectives, priorities, and progression plans for direct reports.

    • Drive a collaborative team culture that encourages creativity, teamwork, and continuous learning.

    • Managing your teams workload and resource across multiple concurrent projects.

     

    Product Development & Innovation

    • Working closely with the wider team to deliver the NPD pipeline and innovation plans for assigned brands and customer accounts.

    • Ensuring all development projects meet commercial, technical, regulatory, and customer requirements.

    • Overseeing the testing, evaluation, and continuous improvement of new and existing formulations.

     

    Project & Stakeholder Management

    • Creating comprehensive product, packaging, and labelling briefs.

    • Collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful project delivery.

    • Maintaining and reporting on a rolling project pipeline with accurate and detailed updates.

     

     

    Commercial & Strategic Responsibility

    • Take ownership of product costing, margin management, and commercial viability throughout the development process.

    • Negotiate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to achieve the best commercial outcomes.

    • Contribute to the overall product and innovation strategy of the business.

  • Key Skills

    • Strong leadership and people management skills.

    • Project management expertise.

    • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

    • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation abilities.

    • Accuracy and attention to detail.

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

    • Strong communication and presentation skills.

    • Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

    • Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.

     

    As Our Ideal Candidate, You Will Be:

    • An experienced NPD professional with proven leadership and line management experience.

    • Able to successfully manage and develop a high-performing team.

    • Capable of leading multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

    • Comfortable working collaboratively across departments while maintaining accountability for delivery.

    • Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

    • Commercially aware and able to balance innovation with profitability.

    • Highly organised and capable of working under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.

    • Proficient in communicating clearly, diplomatically, and professionally with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

    • Passionate about innovation and bringing commercially successful products to market.

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

    • Opportunity to upskill and train in new areas.

    • Fantastic discounts on professional hair and beauty products

    •   Early finish on a Friday

    • Company Charity raising money for children’s charities and having lots of fun in the process! With an employer match scheme

    • Employee support programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do – if you need help we are here to help

    • Weekly on site personal training class

    • Free on-site parking

  • Email recruitment@pbs-beauty.com with your CV and cover letter to apply for this position. Please note this is an office based role.