An important manufacturing company operating in the cosmetics sector is looking to hire a Cosmetics Product Manager to support the Marketing Director.
An important manufacturing company operating in the cosmetics sector has entrusted Professional Recruitment to support the timely and targeted hiring of a Cosmetics Product Manager. The main objective was to identify, within a short timeframe, a professional capable of combining technical skills in formulation and product marketing with the flexibility needed to work effectively in a company undergoing a transition toward greater structure and managerial organization.
Following the recent appointment of a new Marketing Director, the company expressed the need to strengthen the team by hiring a Cosmetics Product Manager, capable of supporting the new hire in ongoing development projects as well as those planned for the near future.
The ideal candidate was expected to hold a relevant academic degree and have 2-3 years of experience in product development within the cosmetics sector, particularly in the skin care or hair care categories. Required skills included solid expertise in project management, aesthetic and creative sensibility, as well as strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
The urgency of the search was driven by the need to ensure operational continuity on strategic projects and to accelerate the innovation process within the marketing and development area.
To respond effectively and promptly to this need, a team of specialized headhunters was deployed, focused on selecting middle management profiles in the cosmetics sector.
The approach adopted included:
One of the main challenges was identifying a profile capable of effectively integrating technical-formulation expertise, marketing management skills, and managerial abilities. Additionally, the ideal candidate needed to operate successfully in a company with a traditional culture while evolving toward more international and structured management models.
Thanks to a targeted and well-coordinated search process, it was possible to present a highly selected shortlist within 2 weeks, leading to the successful completion of the recruitment process in just 30 days. The chosen Cosmetics Product Manager, with solid experience in formulation and product marketing, quickly integrated into the team, making a tangible contribution to the development of product lines and the management of ongoing projects.
The client expressed full satisfaction with the speed, quality of the selection, and overall effectiveness of the service provided.
This project confirms the effectiveness of a methodical and highly specialized approach in the search and selection of professionals for the cosmetics sector. In particular, it highlights how a well-structured recruitment strategy can achieve significant results even in complex and transforming organizational contexts.
The onboarding of the new Cosmetics Product Manager not only provided an immediate operational solution but also represented a strategic step toward building a more innovative, structured, and growth-oriented organization in the long term.
