Product Manager – Product Development

Jocott Brands offers an on site Product Manager role in Van Nuys, CA focused on end-to-end development of assigned product categories from concept through launch. You will coordinate formulation, sourcing, and packaging while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring products to market. The role provides a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including an annual performance bonus and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Benefits

• Salary Range: USD 100,000 - 120,000 per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Company Holidays
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Responsibilities

• Own assigned product categories and manage the lifecycle from concept to launch
• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with customer needs, market trends, and company goals
• Own end-to-end development timelines from initial brief through commercialization
• Drive cross functional alignment across Product Development, Sourcing, Creative, Compliance, Purchasing, Operations, and Sales
• Manage formulation development and approval processes with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to develop new products, improve existing ones, and ensure successful commercialization
• Lead sourcing for formulations, packaging components, and product innovations
• Develop and manage product costing to meet margin targets and financial objectives
• Coordinate packaging development, artwork approvals, sample reviews, testing requirements, and launch readiness
• Track milestones, risks, dependencies, and critical path activities; identify and escalate issues as needed
• Ensure all deliverables are completed on time and aligned with launch objectives
• Maintain Product Development trackers, project timelines, and status reporting across active projects
• Analyze competitive products, consumer trends, and market opportunities to identify innovation and growth opportunities
• Present product concepts, recommendations, and project updates to leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and strategic partners
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, product quality, and speed-to-market

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• 3-5+ years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Brand Management, or related field
• Experience within beauty, cosmetics, personal care, consumer products, or retail required
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and suppliers
• Understanding of formulation development, product costing, sourcing, and commercialization processes
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making abilities
• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Monday.com or similar project management platforms preferred
• Experience working with off-price retailers is a plus
• Beauty Industry experience: 2 years (Required)
• Product development experience: 3 years (Required)

Technologies

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Monday.com

Additional information

• Location: Van Nuys, CA
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Work Location: In Person
• Job Type: Full-Time