Our story begins on our biodynamic farm in the unspoiled Adelaide Hills of South Australia, where we grow the botanicals at the heart of our naturally effective products. Our high performing, natural skin care range, combines nature’s transformative powers with state-of-the-art skin science through what we call the seed to skin journey.
Jurlique is a values-driven business, focused on bringing the life-force of nature to our customers, through a team-orientated, results-driven environment. As an employer, we are focused on unlocking the natural expertise of all our employees and supporting them on their journey.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Global Brand Marketing team as a full time Head of Product Development.
As the Head of Product Development, this role is responsible for designing the product strategy, developing new products and innovations, managing the existing products, with the objective of increasing sales and improving customer experience and engagement with Jurlique’s brand and product.
Areas of Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for supporting the Global Brand & Marketing Director in defining the 3 - 5-year product development plans for the business, improving existing portfolio, driving innovation that addresses the needs and requirements of our customers in each market.
Create product strategy:
Provide relevant consumer, competitor and market insight to support the development of a relevant and competitively compelling innovation pipeline.
Remain up to date on emerging and future trends across all relevant industries to identify and grow business opportunities, leverage key insights gleaned from a refined analytics practice to inform decisions.
Do regular analysis on portfolio performances (by category and SKUs) to create recommendations
Develop hero SKU strategy
Create and develop the 3–5-year category management strategy
Responsible for new product developments:
Propose and develop the new product launch strategy and ensure alignment with relevant stakeholders
Build the yearly NPD calendar
Build product/range concepts
Prepare NPD (New Product Development) briefs in partnership with formulation team and Product & Packaging Technology (PPT)
Responsible for PPS meeting presentations and maintaining gate process
In consultation with Technical Development teams, develop engaging content, including claims, for individual SKU’s and franchise, for the Jurlique consumer
Responsible for the realisation of the primary and secondary packaging artwork (work on product names, claims, usage, marketing text)
Manage the product pipeline across R&D, formulators, packaging, production teams to ensure OCD date and production
Work with international operational marketing teams to provide full and any relevant information to prepare a successful product launch
Manage the SKU pricing in line with competitors and markets situation
Responsible for the launch product book
Responsible for managing existing product portfolio:
Optimize SKU and range performance
Ensure continuous improvement in the Return on New Product Development Investment.
In collaboration with marketing and brand functions ensure Jurlique continues to offer the consumer unique products, in alignment with our heritage as pioneers, as a trend setter.
Manage the ongoing SKU rationalization and the development of the Hero SKU strategy and implementation.
Propose limited editions to create sales opportunities
Take actions to improve current portfolio performance (changes/improvements in positioning, names, packaging look, marketing claims)
Coordinate with related teams to bring to life these actions
Team management and coordination:
Lead, guide, and coach across the team of Marketing Development Product Managers
Effectively collaborate with R&D, formulators, packaging team, regal/legal, production
Effectively collaborate with leaders in international operational marketing, campaigns & brand teams, visual merchandising, and creative and markets to create and deliver best in class and unique results that align to the Jurlique brand story.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you:
Qualifications & Experience
Experience in Product Development for a Natural Skincare company required
Master's degree in marketing required
Demonstrated experience working in a Global structure
Passionate about natural beauty & skincare
Strategic, conceptual & creative mindset
Strong analysis skills
Business orientated
Collaborative team player with the ability to inspire and influence stakeholders.
Innovative and forward-thinking; comfortable exploring new ideas and technologies.
A positive and proactive ‘can do’ attitude.
Benefits and Culture:
In exchange for your expertise and contribution, we offer the opportunity to play a key role in this South Australian born, international skin care brand. The role attracts a competitive salary, and access to a wide range of benefits.
Hybrid work environment 3 days in office and 2 days from home
Product Discounts and Treatment Discounts
Annual Product Allowance
Service Recognition Vouchers
Annual Volunteer Day to give back to your community
Flare Perks – opportunity to receive discounts with various brands
Face to Face training programs and Online training for valuable skills, such as communication, presenting and leadership.
Employee Assistance Program
Great Place to Work – Engagement Survey to help us deliver a flourishing workplace.
Annual Events to celebrate important and fun dates such as International Women’s Day, International Self Care Day, Harmony Day, Monthly Birthdays etc.
Quarterly Mindset and Behaviour Awards to foster our passionate and collaborative Culture
We value work-life balance and support our employees to maintain a strong sense of personal wellbeing. In addition, we are committed to providing opportunities for our staff to grow and develop both personally and professionally, and our goal is to promote talent from within.
At Jurlique our mindsets and the behaviours that demonstrate them, are the key to our success as individuals and as a business. They define HOW we do what we do, and ensure we bring the best version of ourselves to work each day.
Better outcomes together - Make it happen - Do what’s right
If you would like to learn more about us at Jurlique, please visit Jurlique.com.au.
