Global Innovation Specialist

2 weeks ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Avon Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

You've picked a great time to join Avon. We're the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that's 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Natura &Co family, we're committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

What you'll be doing:
As a Global Innovation Specialist in the Makeup category, you'll help bring breakthrough beauty innovations to life. Working with chemists, designers, and engineers around the world, you'll support the development of trend-led product launches across Avon's core brands. You'll play a key role in managing projects through the NPD process, ensuring they meet quality standards, align with market needs, and are delivered on time. Your work will help shape the future of beauty at Avon and deliver standout experiences for our consumers.

Key responsibilities:- Supporting the development of A and B* product launches, using insights from market, financial, and consumer data
- Collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to push innovation and exceed expectations
- Managing project timelines, tracking milestones, and ensuring alignment with commercial teams
- Conducting competitor reviews and performance analysis to inform strategy and protect market share
- Supporting portfolio planning and helping shape the right product mix for key markets
- Providing recommendations on product changes and market alignment
- Assisting with meeting preparation, market deep dives, and cross-functional coordination

What we're looking for:- A degree in marketing, business, or a related field is preferred
- 1–2 years of experience in a marketing or product development role, ideally within beauty or a similar category
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
- A proactive mindset and a passion for innovation
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams and functions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working in a fast-paced environment

What we offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you're at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it's beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Ready to be a part of it? Join us.

Avon

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