Makeup Product Manager

About Reef Holding

Reef Holding is a prominent Saudi lifestyle enterprise revolutionizing luxury retail across segments including fragrances, fashion, beauty, and personal care. The company is dedicated to creating innovative and top-tier products that meet the changing demands of customers and strengthen its leadership in the regional beauty sector.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and commercially focused Makeup Product Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of our makeup product portfolio. The successful candidate must possess in-depth expertise in the cosmetics industry covering aspects such as makeup trends, raw ingredients, formulations, international supplier relations, manufacturing, packaging options, and sourcing landscape.

Primary Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of global and regional makeup trends, including consumer preferences, competitor introductions, ingredients, textures, color ranges, and innovative products.
• Spot new product possibilities informed by market insights, client feedback, and business potential.
• Create product ideas and seasonal makeup lines that align with the brand's strategic direction.
• Drive the makeup product development process from ideation to completion.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and labs on formulations, color options, textures, product efficacy, and claims validation.
• Review samples and formulas to ensure they meet quality and market suitability standards.
• Oversee product testing phases, approval workflows, adjustments, and final product criteria.
• Evaluate and select suitable international manufacturers, labs, suppliers, and partners.
• Maintain awareness of key production hubs and decide on the best countries and suppliers for various makeup lines.
• Assess suppliers based on quality, innovation, cost, lead times, minimum order quantities, regulatory compliance, and production capacity.
• Source and appraise raw materials, ingredients, components, and packaging alternatives matching product needs.
• Lead negotiations with external suppliers and manufacturing entities, coordinating closely with Procurement and Supply Chain departments.
• Identify and choose appropriate packaging manufacturers and suppliers for each makeup item.
• Assess packaging quality, functionality, aesthetic feasibility, expense, sustainability aspects, and compatibility with product formulations.
• Manage packaging development including samples, artwork, technical specifications, and final approval processes.
• Stay informed about global packaging innovations and emerging trends in beauty packaging.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams including Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative, Production, and Sales.
• Coordinate product development timelines, launch schedules, sourcing processes, and production requirements effectively.
• Support the Marketing team by providing detailed product features, benefits, claims, ingredient lists, and positioning against competitors.
• Track product sales data, profitability, consumer feedback, and market reception following launch.
• Analyze performance data to recommend enhancements, reformulations, packaging refreshers, or portfolio adjustments.
• Maintain comprehensive records on product development, specifications, costing, supplier details, and project deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or related disciplines.
• Substantial background in makeup product development, management, cosmetics manufacturing, or sourcing roles.
• Profound knowledge of makeup formulations, ingredient sourcing, raw materials, packaging designs, and manufacturing workflows.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with international suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories, and packaging firms.
• Awareness of global makeup trends and developments within the beauty industry.
• Preferred experience in sourcing products and assessing manufacturing talent across global markets.

Core Competencies

• Commercially focused product development acumen.
• Excellent insight into makeup trend dynamics and consumer habits.
• Strong abilities in sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Effective negotiation skills and stakeholder coordination.
• Competence in evaluating product formulations, packaging prototypes, and various manufacturing options.
• Robust project management capabilities and attention to detail.
• High standards for quality assurance.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English communication.

Why Work with Reef Holding?

Joining Reef Holding as a Makeup Product Manager provides an exciting opportunity to influence our makeup lineup from initial concept through market launch, engage with global manufacturers and suppliers, explore cutting-edge beauty product innovations, and play a direct role in crafting competitive beauty solutions for a rapidly expanding regional market.