Mary Kay Global · 9 hours ago
Manager, Product - Color Cosmetics
Dallas, Texas - The Mary Kay Building (TMKB)
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMary Kay Global is seeking a Manager of Product in the Color category to lead a team and manage complex projects. This role involves overseeing the product lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving the commercial success of the Color portfolio.
BeautyCosmeticsDirect MarketingDirect SalesE-CommerceHealth CarePersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Responsible for executing Mary Kay Global Product Strategy for the Color category, with accountability for sales, profit, and overall category performance
Provides oversight of all projects within the assigned category to deliver against financial goals, KPIs, and portfolio objectives
Partners with leadership to define financial growth goals, metrics, and targets, and works cross‑functionally to deliver competitive, high‑performing products for Independent Beauty Consultants
Owns key portfolio decisions, including:
Product role within the portfolio
Pricing and profitability
SKU and shade strategy
Positioning and promotion recommendations
Product phase-out recommendations
Identifies opportunities to drive financial growth through effective Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) management across both core and promotional items
Partners closely with Program Management, Finance, Contract Services, and Package Quality and Engineering to ensure cost targets are met, while balancing cost, value, and revenue impact
Provides recommendations for the 3–5 year product portfolio growth plan, including launch calendars and resource prioritization
Translates consumer, category, and performance insights into a value‑based global product roadmap
Partners with Supply Chain and Operations to support long‑term objectives and identifies risks or barriers within the roadmap planning process
Leads highly complex and/or highly visible projects that are critical to the business
Directly manages a team of Product Specialists and is accountable for their performance, development, and delivery of business results
Ensures the team executes commercial and product innovation strategies consistent with category goals
Ensures the team deeply understands the Color category, consumer trends, and competitive landscape
Provides direction and oversight across new product development activities, including:
Formula and claims direction
Consumer insights and testing
Naming and positioning
Packaging and artwork direction
Forecasting and promotional recommendations
Acts as the business expert for the Color category, guiding pricing decisions, portfolio mix, and product performance optimization
Ensures strong collaboration and communication across all cross‑functional partners
Identifies roadblocks and proactively removes barriers, escalating business issues as needed
Manages performance through clear expectations, goal setting, coaching, and ongoing feedback
Leads change and supports the team through evolving business priorities
Ensures accurate and consistent use of Agile and other systems to reflect team activities and progress
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in product management or related field
2+ years of experience leading a team
Bachelor/University Degree in business/marketing/strategy/technical field or related field
Demonstrated ability to lead both people and complex, visible product initiatives
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to apply financial principles to make sound, data-driven business recommendations
Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels, including senior leadership
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, complexity, and shifting priorities
Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a global environment, with an understanding of diverse cultures, functions, and leadership levels
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated use of data to inform decisions
Highly organized and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and common project collaboration tools
Passion for Color Cosmetics as a consumer
Proactive mindset with a holistic, ownership-oriented approach to decision-making
Preferred
A master's degree
Company
Mary Kay Global
Mary Kay Global is an online portal that offers beauty care products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Annette (Jones) Morton
CEO Business Owner - Consultant
Dora Behan
CEO/Recruiter/Professional Trainer/ Business & Self Developnent
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