APPLICANT MUST LIVE IN DALLAS OR DFW AREA
About the Role
The Product Development Specialist is a critical partner in organizing the development of EWC's proprietary product portfolio.
A Day in the Life
- Assist the Merchandising Team through all product lifecycle stages from concept to market.
- Establish product development timelines and hold internal and external stakeholders accountable for key milestones.
- Process product submissions, organize samples, communicate feedback, and maintain detailed records and approvals.
- Continuously communicate with suppliers to meet development and commercialization timelines.
- Schedule and coordinate needs related to product claims testing, including results management and recordkeeping.
- Proof all product package collateral, coordinate review with internal and external stakeholders, and provide approval to vendors for printing.
- Ensure the accuracy of item creation, attribute information, and product images.
- Coordinate sending packages and corresponding materials for development and other product needs.
- Aide in the development of go-to-market materials.
- Assist in the development of hindsight reports for each new product launch.
- Compile market trends and product benchmarks.
- Stay updated with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the personal care and skin care industries, sharing knowledge and insights with relevant teams, suppliers, and agencies.
- Will visit our corporate headquarters located in Plano, TX approx. 1-2 times, every 4-6 weeks.
What Sets You Apart
- Proven experience in product development, retail buying, or merchandising, preferably in the personal care or beauty industries.
- Basic retail math skills.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and to adjust to shifting priorities as business demands require.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Passion for the personal care industry and a strong understanding of market trends.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or a related field.
- 1-2+ years of experience in a retail buying, product development, or merchandising environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with merchandising systems are a plus.
*This job is not eligible for US visa sponsorship*
European Wax Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of EWC and operating subsidiaries are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
What We Do
A world full of people who feel their best, inside and out? Now that’s a beautiful thing. As the experts in wax, we do our part by making sure every person who walks through our door leaves feeling confident – in us, in themselves, in the idea that their “best self” has been there all along.
European Wax Center was founded by siblings David and Josh Coba in 2004. The concept was simple: to bring the EWC distinctive waxing expertise and unmatched experience to women throughout the US. In 2018, European Wax Center was purchased by General Atlantic and brought on a new CEO and leadership team to help further advance the brand to be the best it can be. We’re excited for what our future has in store!
Today, EWC is a personal care and waxing services brand admired by millions for our Comfort Wax®, our exclusive 4 Steps to Gorgeous® process, and propriety collection of brow, body, and skincare product collections. We are so confident that it will be love at first wax, your first wax is always free.
As a result, today, European Wax Center is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the personal care services category and is dominant in the out of home waxing category.
