Product Pioneer

BUILD THE PRODUCTS OF TOMORROW

Why does one product become a favorite in salons worldwide, while another idea never makes it past the drawing board? As a Product Pioneer, you discover what hairdressers and consumers need and help translate those insights into products that matter.

We are looking for two curious talents for our Global Product Team. You will work on projects within Care, Styling, 1922, and Premium Care. From researching trends and developing concepts to preparing an international launch: you will see how a product grows from idea to salon.

This is a role for someone at the beginning of their career, with room to learn and take on responsibility. You will receive your own projects and clear responsibilities, while the Global Category Lead guides and coaches you. As you grow, the scope of your role grows with you.

MISSION

• You spot developments in salons, consumer behavior, and the market and translate them into opportunities for KEUNE.
• You help develop product concepts, positionings, business cases, and project briefings.
• You take responsibility for defined innovation projects and keep actions, decisions, and deadlines moving.
• You work with colleagues from R&D, Education, Regulatory, Quality, Creative, Operations, and Finance on everything needed to realize a product.
• You support product testing, claims, packaging, and technical and commercial materials.
• You analyze the portfolio, competitors, and sales results and come up with concrete recommendations.
• You help prepare international launches and follow how products perform afterwards.
• You identify risks in time and think along about solutions.
• Additionally, you will receive your own Pioneer Project: a chance to research and develop an improvement or innovation idea yourself into a proposal.

YOU

You don't need to know everything about product management yet. You primarily want to learn. You are curious about beauty and professional hair care, enjoy working with different people, and take initiative when you see that something can be improved. You have a HBO or WO degree, or a comparable level of work and thinking, for example in marketing, business administration, innovation, product development, or a related field. You can structure information well, maintain an overview of multiple actions, and feel comfortable working with data. You can also express yourself well in English. Have you already gained experience in beauty, product management, marketing, or consumer goods through an internship or first job? That's a plus. We find your curiosity, potential, and willingness to take responsibility at least as important.

OUR OFFER

• € 3,000 gross per month for 40 hours, or € 2,400 gross per month for 32 hours.
• Coaching and the opportunity to grow into broader responsibilities as a Product Manager.
• The chance to work directly on products for salons in more than 85 countries.
• 8% holiday allowance, plus 23 vacation days and 4 ATV days on a full-time basis.
• A pension scheme via a.s.r., with an employee contribution of 4.75% of the pensionable salary.
• Travel allowance for commuting or public transport, a laptop, and a mobile phone.
• An employer with a B Corp certification;
• Staff discount on the entire KEUNE collection.
• Unlimited access to OpenUp and the possibility to participate in group classes at Personal Fitness Soest.

KEUNE

We are a family business with a long-term vision, where science is at the heart of everything we do. Our story began in 1922 in Amsterdam. Today, more than 100 years later, Keune is one of the fastest-growing brands in professional hair care products. From our headquarters in Soest, Keune products are developed, produced, and distributed worldwide to more than 90 countries. With a strong focus on sustainability and animal-friendly practices, we are B-Corp certified and continue to expand by opening a new location every year. Led by Philip Berlijn, we focus on building a strong brand, promoting collaboration, sustainability, and showing character in everything we do.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We are open to candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, disability, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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