Junior Product Manager

The Company

KIKO MILANO was founded in 1997 in Milan and since then has revolutionized how cosmetics are sold globally. We thrive to offer an incredible variety of products, textures & colours, a multi-sensorial experience in innovative technology yet always at an affordable price. Based in Italy, and truthful to its DNA, KIKO MILANO takes advantage of combining trustworthy quality, creativity and stunning aesthetics.

Your role at KIKO MILANO

We are looking for a Junior Product Manager responsible for the product development lifecycle according to profitability terms, timing and execution processes, within marketing specifications to ensure company new launch goals and terms.

In particular, the Junior PM is responsible for the ideation, creation and implementation of new product launches in terms of product development, communication and in-store activation, including:

• Management of the product portfolio - definition of key product features (packaging, texture), sales forecasts, price positioning according to the brand strategy and investments.
• Analysis of trends, competition and identification of new consumer insights.
• 360° Implementation of new launches: communication, retail products and follow-up of sales.
• Creation and management of communication campaigns.
• Support and contribution to the new launches digital strategies.
• Competition and new KIKO launches performance analysis to implement strategies and maximize business objectives.

What you will need to succeed

• 2 to 3 years of experience in product development in the food, fashion or cosmetics industry.
• Degree or Master in Economics, Marketing or Management Engineering.
• Strong leadership and operational discipline.
• Excellent analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and positive mindset.
• Passion for beauty business and attention to emerging trends.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and main marketing operational tools.
• Fluency in English.

We would love if you had

• A leader-driven approach.
• Ability to learn on the job.
• Highly collaborative style & willingness and demonstrated ability to work in teams.
• Openness to a culture of continuous feedback.