Brand Manager - Product Development (f/m/x)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

About the DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,900 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2023/24, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.45 billion euros and employed around 19,200 people across Europe. It was named the World’s Top Company for Women in 2025 among all retail and wholesale companies by Forbes. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group Website .

TASKS WITH IMPACT

• Supporting the implementation of brand strategy and positioning of defined sub-brands, incorporating market, consumer, and competitor analyses

• Contributing to the development and execution of key brand elements such as visual language and tone of voice in collaboration with relevant departments

• Assisting in the further development of the product portfolio with the goal of improving performance, consumer experience, and shelf appeal

• Involvement in the product development process from ideation through briefings, pricing, and design to market launch

• Close collaboration with teams from design, supply chain, sourcing, and activation to ensure efficient and timely execution

• Supporting the coordination of suppliers in the context of product development and quality assurance, as well as in resolving quality-related issues

• Assisting in the planning and execution of activation initiatives, such as promotions and format guidelines, in alignment with regional stakeholders

• Analyzing sales data and consumer feedback to identify areas for improvement and derive actionable measures

YOUR SKILLSET

• Initial practical experience (approx. 2–3 years) in product development and brand management, ideally in the beauty sector or within an international FMCG environment

• Basic knowledge of the retail industry is a plus

• Strong initiative paired with a structured and solution-oriented working style

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners, such as suppliers

• Solid understanding of brand management and a strong sense for consumer needs and market trends

• Fluent in English; German skills are a plus

YOUR BENEFITS

Your personal development: we want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, use our e-learning platforms and benefit from many other individual development opportunities.

️ Open feedback culture: half-yearly meetings & performance reviews (#DOUGLASDialogue)

30 days of vacation per year

Would you like a hybrid working model? We offer a balance between mobile working and office days in a collaborative environment. (approx. 8 days/month)

Cherry on top: You get our employee discount both online and in-store. On top of that, you get further discount opportunities thanks to our corporate benefits.

???? In-house canteen & bistro , as well as free drinks

A positive and motivating environment & celebrating successes at regular company events such as DOClub, summer party, Women\’s Day, etc

DO YOU RECOGNIZE YOURSELF?

Then become part of our international company and apply, stating your salary expectations and possible starting date.

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. We therefore welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender-neutral pronoun, if you need barrier-free access to our offices or if we should allow more time for the application process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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