Highlights
Support Open Development and Innovation activities across beauty product categories, including technical prototype assessments, competitive product evaluations, vendor sample coordination, product benefit reporting, and preparation of presentation decks and technical dossiers. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Clark, NJ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | https://www.thefountaingroup.com/ |
Description
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Development Coordinator for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Clark, NJ . Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description
Job Title: Development Coordinator
Location: Clark, NJ – 30 Terminal Ave.
Pay Rate: $23.33/hour
Duration: 1 Year
Support Open Development and Innovation activities across beauty product categories, including technical prototype assessments, competitive product evaluations, vendor sample coordination, product benefit reporting, and preparation of presentation decks and technical dossiers.
Responsibilities:
Conduct technical assessments of prototypes across product categories, evaluating performance attributes such as wear, texture, and color payoff.
Perform competitive product assessments against Open Development full-buy options.
Prepare Excel and PowerPoint reports highlighting product benefits and differentiation.
Coordinate innovation and follow-up meetings with metiers and present product findings.
Assist with technical dossiers and presentation deck development.
Coordinate vendor convention show-and-tell activities and track metier feedback and next steps.
Maintain project trackers with current development status.
Follow up with vendors for product samples and marketing materials.
Coordinate sample distribution and delivery to metier contacts.
Manage sample inventory, including disposal of outdated samples.
Coordinate domestic and international shipment of product samples.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetics, Cosmetic Science, Product Development, Chemistry, Business, or a related field preferred.
Required Skills
Product development or innovation experience within beauty, cosmetics, or consumer products.
Hands-on experience evaluating cosmetic product prototypes and performance attributes.
Competitive product benchmarking and assessment experience.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for project tracking and reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint for technical and product presentation development.
Experience coordinating product samples, vendor requests, and sample shipments.
Experience preparing product benefit reports and technical documentation.
Experience managing product development project trackers and status updates.
Preferred Skills
Experience with color cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, or other beauty product categories.
Experience working with metiers, category sourcing, vendors, and product development teams.
Experience with vendor conventions, product show-and-tell sessions, or innovation reviews.
Experience preparing cosmetic technical dossiers and product presentation materials.
Familiarity with cosmetic performance attributes such as wear, texture, pigmentation, and color payoff.
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About Company
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.