Business Development Associate
Kuri Products, Riverdale, NJ, United States
Kuri Products is an innovation-driven cosmetic raw material supplier inspired by curiositas — the desire to know. We bring globally sourced, science-driven ingredient technologies to beauty brands, formulators, and manufacturers, helping enable innovation across skincare, haircare, and color cosmetics. As a growing startup built by industry experts, Kuri Products offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where curiosity, initiative, and learning are highly valued.
Position Overview Kuri Products is seeking a
Business Development Associate
to support a wide range of commercial, operational, and business growth initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working across different functions, and contributing to the growth of a startup. You will work closely under the Vice President, with frequent exposure to the CEO & Founder, and contribute across multiple areas of the business, including administrative, commercial, operational, marketing, and business development activities. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in cosmetic science, raw materials, formulation, new product development, sales operations, and startup entrepreneurship.
Key Responsibilities Business Development & Commercial Support
Assist with business development initiatives including market research, supplier coordination, and partnership preparation
Support commercial activities such as preparing product information, customer follow-ups, lead tracking, and CRM updates
Assist with basic customer service communications, inquiries, and follow-ups
Support customer calls, meetings, and visits when needed
Assist with marketing activities including content preparation, outreach initiatives, and social media support
Support trade show preparation, event coordination, and marketing materials
Help coordinate product samples and marketing campaigns
Technical & Product Support
Support R&D and technical functions by helping gather raw material data and organize technical information
Assist with preparing product information sheets and technical documentation
Participate in training sessions and supplier presentations to build industry knowledge
Operational & Administrative Support
Assist with day-to-day operational activities including documentation, scheduling, and data organization
Help prepare and ship product samples
Maintain project documentation and internal records
Assist with general office administrative work such as ordering supplies and coordinating logistics
Quality & Compliance Support
Participate in quality-related tasks such as document control, supplier information tracking, and compliance organization
Startup & Cross-Functional Contributions
Support coordination with external partners, consultants, and freelancers
Help improve internal processes, SOPs, and operational efficiency
Attend industry trainings, meetings, supplier presentations, and trade shows when needed
Perform general cross-functional tasks to help the startup operate smoothly
This role offers opportunities to learn and assist in additional areas such as product development, marketing, R&D, operations, quality, regulatory, and commercial strategy as the company grows.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Science, Engineering, Business, Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, or related fields
Experience
Some experience or internship exposure in cosmetics, raw materials, chemicals, sales, marketing, or business operations preferred but not required
No prior experience required but curiosity, passion, and willingness to learn are essential
What We’re Looking For
Strong interest in the cosmetic industry, formulation science, or new product development
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks independently
Proactive, reliable, and strong at following up without close supervision
Comfortable navigating uncertainty and working with limited information or guidance
Good written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a startup environment
Great personality, collaborative mindset, and eagerness to contribute
Technical background or comfort with scientific concepts is a plus (but not required)
Direct mentorship from industry experts
High visibility and exposure to leadership and strategic decisions
Hands-on experience across multiple business functions
Opportunity to grow and evolve into various roles as the company expands
Kuri Products is a small but growing startup where curiosity, initiative, and collaboration are highly valued. This role provides an opportunity to gain broad exposure to the cosmetic raw materials industry while learning directly from experienced professionals. You will have the chance to develop skills across business development, marketing, operations, and technical product knowledge, while helping build a company from the ground up.
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Position Overview Kuri Products is seeking a
Business Development Associate
to support a wide range of commercial, operational, and business growth initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working across different functions, and contributing to the growth of a startup. You will work closely under the Vice President, with frequent exposure to the CEO & Founder, and contribute across multiple areas of the business, including administrative, commercial, operational, marketing, and business development activities. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in cosmetic science, raw materials, formulation, new product development, sales operations, and startup entrepreneurship.
Key Responsibilities Business Development & Commercial Support
Assist with business development initiatives including market research, supplier coordination, and partnership preparation
Support commercial activities such as preparing product information, customer follow-ups, lead tracking, and CRM updates
Assist with basic customer service communications, inquiries, and follow-ups
Support customer calls, meetings, and visits when needed
Assist with marketing activities including content preparation, outreach initiatives, and social media support
Support trade show preparation, event coordination, and marketing materials
Help coordinate product samples and marketing campaigns
Technical & Product Support
Support R&D and technical functions by helping gather raw material data and organize technical information
Assist with preparing product information sheets and technical documentation
Participate in training sessions and supplier presentations to build industry knowledge
Operational & Administrative Support
Assist with day-to-day operational activities including documentation, scheduling, and data organization
Help prepare and ship product samples
Maintain project documentation and internal records
Assist with general office administrative work such as ordering supplies and coordinating logistics
Quality & Compliance Support
Participate in quality-related tasks such as document control, supplier information tracking, and compliance organization
Startup & Cross-Functional Contributions
Support coordination with external partners, consultants, and freelancers
Help improve internal processes, SOPs, and operational efficiency
Attend industry trainings, meetings, supplier presentations, and trade shows when needed
Perform general cross-functional tasks to help the startup operate smoothly
This role offers opportunities to learn and assist in additional areas such as product development, marketing, R&D, operations, quality, regulatory, and commercial strategy as the company grows.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Science, Engineering, Business, Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, or related fields
Experience
Some experience or internship exposure in cosmetics, raw materials, chemicals, sales, marketing, or business operations preferred but not required
No prior experience required but curiosity, passion, and willingness to learn are essential
What We’re Looking For
Strong interest in the cosmetic industry, formulation science, or new product development
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks independently
Proactive, reliable, and strong at following up without close supervision
Comfortable navigating uncertainty and working with limited information or guidance
Good written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a startup environment
Great personality, collaborative mindset, and eagerness to contribute
Technical background or comfort with scientific concepts is a plus (but not required)
Direct mentorship from industry experts
High visibility and exposure to leadership and strategic decisions
Hands-on experience across multiple business functions
Opportunity to grow and evolve into various roles as the company expands
Kuri Products is a small but growing startup where curiosity, initiative, and collaboration are highly valued. This role provides an opportunity to gain broad exposure to the cosmetic raw materials industry while learning directly from experienced professionals. You will have the chance to develop skills across business development, marketing, operations, and technical product knowledge, while helping build a company from the ground up.
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