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Product Marketing Director

Apres Nail, California, MO, United States


OVERVIEW

TheProductMarketingDirector will own the fullproductcommercialization lifecycle—from strategy and positioning to go-to-market execution and post-launch optimization. This senior leader will shape how the brand shows up across all channels , including eCommerce, Wholesale, and Marketplace (Amazon and others). This role is responsible for developing compelling sales points, driving cross-channel performance, and ensuringproductinitiatives meet both revenue and brand objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep beauty CPG expertise, excellent cross-functional leadership, and experience navigating complex multi-channel environments, including at least 4–5 years managing or collaborating closely with marketplace channels.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)

Product & Brand Strategy

  • Lead productpositioning and messaging frameworks for every SKU andproductline, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across DTC, wholesale retail partners, and marketplace channels.
  • Own the productportfolio strategy , including line architecture, segmentation, innovation/renovation planning, and competitive whitespace identification.
  • Collaborate with Product & Project team on competitive analysis and ongoing market research to guide long-termproductand category strategy.

Go-to-Market (GTM) Leadership

  • Develop and oversee comprehensive GTM strategies for new launches across all channels, tailoring messaging, promotional structure, and activation tactics by channel.
  • Partner with Creative, Brand, and Sales teams to deliver impactful launch assets, toolkits, andproductstorytelling.
  • Lead cross-functional launch planning , aligning timelines, forecasts, inventory planning, merchandising, and promotional cadence.

Omnichannel Channel Strategy

  • Build and optimize channel-specific strategies (DTC, Wholesale, Marketplace) in partnership with the relevant channel owners.
  • Oversee merchandising andproductstrategy for each channel, ensuring consistent yet channel-optimized representation.
  • Develop the unified pricing and promotional strategy and ensure channel governance to protect brand equity and profitability.
  • Drive productbundling strategies , core merchandising principles, and evergreen vs. seasonal assortment planning across all channels.
  • Develop sales enablement tools includingproductsales decks, competitive comparisons, and retailer presentations.
  • Lead trademarketing strategy and execution, including seasonal assortments, promotional calendars,andmerchandising assets.

Performance Management & Optimization

  • Own SKU performance analysis , including cross-channel velocity, contribution margin, and merchandising effectiveness.
  • Lead productlifecycle management , from launch ramp and growth acceleration to rationalization and end-of-life decisions.
  • Deliver performance reporting and actionable insights on launch success,productmix, and channel health.
  • Provide forecasting guidance and demand planning inputs based on consumer insights, historical performance, and channel behaviors.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Manage and mentorproductmarketingmanagers/specialists, providing strategic guidance and fostering high performance.
  • Act as the central cross-functional hub between ProductDevelopment, Brand, Sales, Operations, and Finance .
  • Presentproductand channel strategies, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership.

KEY METRICS & KPIs

Revenue & Profitability

  • Product revenue growth and profitability/margin
  • Average Order Value (AOV)
  • Sell-through and velocity by SKU and by channel (DTC, Wholesale, Marketplace)
  • Channel-specific KPIs such as digital shelf metrics, content health, and retailer scorecards

Launch Success

  • Performance against forecast in the first 30/60/90 days
  • Retail velocity, DTC conversion, and marketplace ranking trajectory
  • SKU rationalization outcomes
  • CAC efficiency byproductor campaign
  • Trade promotion ROI

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7–10+ years inproductmarketing, brandmarketing, or category management within beauty or CPG .
  • At least 4–5 years of direct experience in marketplace or retail.com channels , plus familiarity with DTC and wholesale environments.
  • Proven success leading cross-channelproductlaunches with measurable business impact.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate performance data into actionable strategies.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership experience, especially acrossProductDevelopment, Brand, Sales, Finance, and Operations.
  • Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills.
  • Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience using digital shelf and marketplace analytics tools (Profitero, Stackline, Helium10, etc.)
  • Familiarity with paid media and channel attribution dynamics
  • Background in beauty accessories, color cosmetics, or skincare
  • Experience supporting globalproductmarketingor multi-region assortments

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