Company's Profile:
APIVITA is a pioneering Greek company that has been producing innovative natural cosmetics since 1979. APIVITA products provide safe and effective care protection and natural beauty solutions for the face, body, and hair, derived from bee products and the powerful Greek flora. Since 2017, APIVITA has been a member company of the PUIG Group and has a worldwide distribution and presence in more than 50 other countries, such as France, Taiwan, Russia, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Romania, Belgium, Portugal, Croatia, China, Thailand, South Africa, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Ireland, Malta, United Kingdom, Hungary, Italy, Norway, etc.
At APIVITA, we share a vision for sustainable development, and we conduct our business with the utmost respect and love for nature and mankind. We, therefore, seek people with an outstanding ability to communicate the APIVITA brand philosophy and values and effectively promote and sell its products and services.
Follow the link to find out more information: www.apivita.com
Job Purpose: The Junior Product Manager is responsible for the development, coordination and execution of product and marketing activities across assigned product categories, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, regulatory compliance and market needs.
Responsibilities/Results
The job holder:
- Develops new products from concept to launch, ensuring full compliance with EU regulations, internal procedures, and brand philosophy. Coordinates and monitors the entire New Product Development (NPD) process, acting as project manager to ensure timely launches while collaborating closely with R&D, Packaging, Regulatory and Supply teams throughout the development process
- Coordinates and collaborates cross-functionally with all departments to execute marketing plans and develop communication materials in line with the marketing calendar, approved budget, and agreed timelines.
- Manages and maintains the existing product portfolio under his/her responsibility, ensuring products remain up to date with regulatory requirements, business needs, and brand standards through artwork revisions, packaging updates, formula adaptations, and continuous product improvement initiatives
- Acquires and maintains a 360° understanding of the brand strategy and philosophy, product attributes within assigned categories, key competitors, and market trends. Conducts competitive analyses, performs market visits, and monitors category performance and sales to support product strategy
- Prepares and delivers impactful presentations to support product launches and key business reviews. Acts as a Brand Ambassador, consistently representing and promoting the brand values and philosophy across all activities and touchpoints
Requirements
- BSc in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Marketing or a related field. Specialization in cosmetology is a plus.
- MSc in Marketing or MBA will be an asset
- Proven related working experience of at least 2 years, ideally in a FMCG within the cosmetics industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages are a plus (i.e. French or Spanish)
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office Excel & Power point
- Strong analytical skills & problem-solving mind set
- Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Self-motivation & adaptability
Benefits
- Private life and health insurance program
- Meal card for our restaurant
- Opportunities for career development in a global changing environment
- Opportunities to participate in cutting-edge training programs
- Company bus for the transportation to and from our premises
- APIVITA's wellBEEing programs
At APIVITA SA we provide equal opportunities for employment. We strictly prohibit any kind of discrimination.
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Skills Required
- BSc in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Marketing or a related field
- Specialization in cosmetology
- MSc in Marketing or MBA
- Proven related working experience of at least 2 years, ideally in FMCG within the cosmetics industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Additional languages (e.g., French or Spanish)
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Self-motivation and adaptability
What We Do
Founded in 1979 in Athens by two pharmacists, APIVITA is a pioneering Greek company that produces effective natural beauty products for the face, hair, and body. The company's formulas harness the power of Greek nature, combining bee products and medicinal plant extracts with cutting-edge green cosmetology. Committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, APIVITA is a certified B Corporation that integrates its passion for nature into all its operations.
