Penhaligon's, Product Marketing Assistant Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Puig
Negotiable
Undetermined
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London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Product Marketing Assistant Manager at Penhaligon's will oversee the entire product development process, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market needs. This role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and the execution of innovative product launches. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London, England. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of project management experience and strong interpersonal skills, particularly within the health and beauty sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of 3-year marketing plans and long-term portfolio vision.
- Assist in shaping category strategy for Gifting, Key Occasions, and Market Exclusives.
- Support planning and execution of brand collaboration projects.
- Conduct competitive landscape analyses to identify growth opportunities.
- Build cross-functional relationships with Perfumery and Packaging teams.
- Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, and Supply & Demand Planning teams.
- Work with local Market teams to understand needs for exclusive products.
- Engage with regional teams to ensure consistent global implementation of brand initiatives.
- Support ongoing analysis and optimisation of the product catalogue.
- Contribute to the creation of NPD Launch Reports.
- Monitor market pricing trends and support global pricing strategy development.
- Assist in preparing regular market update reports.
- Coordinate design development for NPD projects.
- Ensure project timelines and regulatory compliance with internal teams.
- Coordinate with design agencies for timely delivery of creative assets.
- Collaborate with the Content team for product storytelling consistency.
- Provide product and brand information to support launches and in-store activations.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- 3–5 years of proven project management experience in retail products, preferably in health and beauty.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong presentation skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Highly adaptable in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Strong analytical mindset with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Highly creative with the ability to develop product concepts.
- Self-starter able to work autonomously and manage multiple projects.
- Collaborative team player with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in French is a strong asset.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job description: The Opportunity The Product Marketing Assistant Marketing Manager will own the end-to-end product development, from creative and olfactive concept development to launch, and ensure a relevant and innovative product portfolio in line with the Brand vision. This is a 12 month fixed- term contract.
What you'll get to do
- Product Management
- Contribute to the development of 3-year marketing plans and a long-term portfolio vision aligned with brand objectives.
- Assist in shaping the category strategy for Gifting, Key Occasions and Market Exclusives, including product development and go-to-market execution.
- Support the planning and execution of brand collaboration projects.
- Conduct competitive landscape analyses to identify growth opportunities across key product categories.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with Perfumery and Packaging teams to drive innovative and timely product development.
- Collaborate closely with Business Development, Operations, and Supply & Demand Planning teams to ensure operational alignment and excellence.
- Work with Business Development and local Market teams to understand local needs for exclusive products and programmes.
- Partner with the Head of Product Marketing to engage with regional teams and ensure consistent global implementation of brand initiatives.
- Portfolio Management
- Support ongoing analysis and optimisation of the product catalogue, including performance reviews of both core and newly launched products to inform launch and discontinuation strategies.
- Contribute to the creation of NPD (New Product Development) Launch Reports in collaboration with the Business Development team.
- Monitor market pricing trends, maintain competitor pricing ladders, and support the development of a robust global pricing strategy.
- Assist in preparing regular market update reports to ensure transparent communication of project progress and timelines across all stakeholders.
- New Product Development
- Assist in design development for NPD projects across key categories, ensuring alignment with brand standards and timelines.
- Coordinate with internal teams (CNP, Packaging, Perfumery, Legal, etc.) to safeguard project timelines and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with design agencies to ensure on-time delivery of creative assets (concepts, prototypes, and final artworks).
- Collaborate with the Content team to ensure consistency and alignment in product storytelling across channels.
- Provide all necessary product and brand information to Perfumery and Education teams to support successful launches and in-store activations.
We'd love to meet you if you have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification
- 3–5 years of proven project management experience with retail products, preferably in the health and beauty sector
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Proven experience working in a cross-functional environment
- Strong presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills with strong time management
- Highly adaptable, with the ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and manage ambiguity
- Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering practical solutions through teamwork
- Highly creative, with the ability to develop product concepts from scratch and bring them to life
- Self-starter able to work autonomously while driving momentum across multiple projects and planning ahead
- Collaborative team player with strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in French is a strong asset, given the frequent collaboration with French teams (packaging, perfumery)
We welcome Creators Of All Kinds. If you are unsure of meeting all the requirements but trust you have the transferable skills to excel in this role, complete the application and our teams will get in touch if you are selected for an interview.
A few things you'll love about us
- An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
- A range of learning and development opportunities
- An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
- A competitive compensation & benefits package