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Product Marketing DirectorApres Nail • City of Industry, California, United States, 91745
Product Marketing Director

Product Marketing Director

Apres Nail • City of Industry, California, United States, 91745
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Après Nail has innovated the nail market as the creator of Gel X. Our mission is to improve nail industry standards and the lives of nail artists by providing innovative products that help both them and their services thrive. Our nails are seen everywhere, from the Met Gala to the Oscars to your local nail salon. The Gel X revolution is real, and we're looking for our next great team member!

OVERVIEW

The Product Marketing Director will own the full product commercialization lifecycle—from strategy and positioning to go-to-market execution and post-launch optimization. This senior leader will shape how the brand shows up across  all channels , including  eCommerce, Wholesale, and Marketplace  (Amazon and others). This role is responsible for developing compelling sales points, driving cross-channel performance, and ensuring product initiatives meet both revenue and brand objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep beauty CPG expertise, excellent cross-functional leadership, and experience navigating complex multi-channel environments, including at least 4–5 years managing or collaborating closely with marketplace channels.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Product & Brand Strategy

  • Lead  product positioning and messaging frameworks  for every SKU and product line, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across DTC, wholesale retail partners, and marketplace channels.
  • Own the  product portfolio strategy , including line architecture, segmentation, innovation / renovation planning, and competitive whitespace identification.
  • Collaborate with Product & Project team on  competitive analysis and ongoing market research  to guide long-term product and category strategy.

Go-to-Market (GTM) Leadership

  • Develop and oversee comprehensive  GTM strategies  for new launches across all channels, tailoring messaging, promotional structure, and activation tactics by channel.
  • Partner with Creative, Brand, and Sales teams to deliver impactful launch assets, toolkits, and product storytelling.
  • Lead  cross-functional launch planning , aligning timelines, forecasts, inventory planning, merchandising, and promotional cadence.

    • Omnichannel Channel Strategy

  • Build and optimize  channel-specific strategies  (DTC, Wholesale, Marketplace) in partnership with the relevant channel owners.
  • Oversee  merchandising and product strategy  for each channel, ensuring consistent yet channel-optimized representation.
  • Develop the unified  pricing and promotional strategy  and ensure channel governance to protect brand equity and profitability.
  • Drive  product bundling strategies , core merchandising principles, and evergreen vs. seasonal assortment planning across all channels.

    • Sales Enablement & Trade Marketing

  • Develop  sales enablement tools  including product sales decks, competitive comparisons, and retailer presentations.
  • Lead  trade marketing  strategy and execution, including seasonal assortments, promotional calendars, and merchandising assets.

    • Performance Management & Optimization

  • Own  SKU performance analysis , including cross-channel velocity, contribution margin, and merchandising effectiveness.
  • Lead  product lifecycle management , from launch ramp and growth acceleration to rationalization and end-of-life decisions.
  • Deliver  performance reporting  and actionable insights on launch success, product mix, and channel health.
  • Provide  forecasting guidance  and demand planning inputs based on consumer insights, historical performance, and channel behaviors.

    • Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Manage and mentor product marketing managers / specialists, providing strategic guidance and fostering high performance.
  • Act as the central cross-functional hub between  Product Development, Brand, Sales, Operations, and Finance .
  • Present product and channel strategies, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership.

    • KEY METRICS & KPIs

    Revenue & Profitability

  • Product revenue growth and profitability / margin
  • Average Order Value (AOV)

    • Product & Channel Performance

  • Sell-through and velocity by SKU and by channel (DTC, Wholesale, Marketplace)
  • Channel-specific KPIs such as digital shelf metrics, content health, and retailer scorecards

    • Launch Success

  • Performance against forecast in the first 30 / 60 / 90 days
  • Retail velocity, DTC conversion, and marketplace ranking trajectory
  • Consumer engagement metrics (reviews, UGC, CRM response)

    • Portfolio & Efficiency

  • Product mix optimization
  • SKU rationalization outcomes
  • CAC efficiency by product or campaign
  • Trade promotion ROI

    • REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7–10+ years in product marketing, brand marketing, or category management within  beauty or CPG .
  • At least  4–5 years of direct experience in marketplace or retail.com channels , plus familiarity with DTC and wholesale environments.
  • Proven success leading cross-channel product launches with measurable business impact.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate performance data into actionable strategies.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership experience, especially across Product Development, Brand, Sales, Finance, and Operations.
  • Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills.
  • Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

    • PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience using digital shelf and marketplace analytics tools (Profitero, Stackline, Helium10, etc.)
  • Familiarity with paid media and channel attribution dynamics
  • Background in beauty accessories, color cosmetics, or skincare
  • Experience supporting global product marketing or multi-region assortments

    • The pay range for this role is :

    140,000 - 150,000 USD per year(Gale)

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