Product Manager, Skincare

Shiseido

Product Manager leading skincare strategy at Shiseido with a focus on brand equity and market growth in Italy. Requires strong analytical skills and 5+ years of experience in beauty product management.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeMilan • 🇮🇹 ItalyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the local product strategy in line with global guidelines and market opportunities
Analyze market data, competitors and consumer trends to identify growth drivers
Monitor A&P investments and optimize ROI
Own sell-in and sell-out performance with monthly tracking
Lead product launches and animations end-to-end
Build strong go-to-market plans in collaboration with Sales, Retail and Marketing team
Manage forecasts (launches, promotions, POSM, testers) in close cooperation with Commercial
Ensure qualitative and quantitative post-launch analysis
Act as the brand reference point for Sales, Retailers and Agents
Prepare and deliver impactful marketing presentations at sales meetings
Interface effectively with EMEA/International teams
Federate cross-functional teams around brand objectives
Deep analysis of sell-in and sell-out performance
Monitor quotas (samples, testers, POS materials) to minimize financial risk
Make data-driven decisions to maximize brand performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience in a similar Product Management role within a multinational beauty company (premium/luxury preferred)
Strong analytical mindset and excellent command of Excel
Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial spirit
Results-driven and target-oriented
Consumer-obsessed
Confident communicator with strong personal standing
Comfortable interacting with international stakeholders (fluent English required)
Digitally savvy
Highly organized, autonomous and precise
Alignment with the group’s « Trust8 » working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

product strategymarket analysisROI optimizationforecast managementpost-launch analysisdata-driven decision makingExcel

Soft Skills

analytical mindsetstrategic thinkingresults-drivenconsumer obsessionconfident communicationorganizational skillsautonomyprecision