Sr. Product Specialist I

Who We Are

Founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash with a bold mission to enrich women’s lives, Mary Kay has grown into one of the world’s most successful and enduring beauty brands. For more than 60 years, our people-first culture and commitment to innovation have powered our global success in skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Our corporate teams spanning R&D, marketing, IT, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, analytics, and more play a critical role in supporting millions of Independent Beauty Consultants across more than 35 markets worldwide. At Mary Kay, employees collaborate on meaningful work that drives real impact, fuels entrepreneurship, and advances science backed beauty. Guided by purpose, we are equally committed to sustainability, supporting women affected by cancer and domestic abuse, and inspiring future generations, all while offering rewarding careers with global reach and opportunities for growth.

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K & Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Free On-site Fitness Center & Health Clinic
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Product Discounts
  
  

Job Summary

We’re passionate about helping our Independent Beauty Consultants grow - personally and professionally. In this role, you’ll support that mission by helping bring exciting products to life. As a Sr. Product Specialist, you’ll lead product development projects with guidance from the Product Manager (Global Product Management). You’ll contribute to global product and portfolio plans by gathering insights, analyzing pricing and competitors, and helping shape product and packaging options. You’ll also ensure clear, consistent communication with key partners and proactively identify solutions when challenges arise

Responsibilities

About the Role

• Product Development & Portfolio Support
• Under the direction of the Manager, support the commercialization of global and regional product development projects, including new product innovation, formula updates, packaging changes, and value engineering initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, program management, product research, creative, legal/regulatory, and regional marketing teams to advance projects and timelines.
• Contribute to product concepts and strategies; lead execution of assigned portfolio projects.
• Support go-to-market strategies, product innovation, and activation across new and existing categories.
• Develop a strong understanding of category performance, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Conduct market, competitive, and sales analyses to identify opportunities and inform decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and provide actionable insights for the product portfolio.
• Lead development of new product proposals for leadership and regional teams.
• Provide direction on formulas and packaging; review and give feedback on product aesthetics.
• Partner with brand teams to create and refine product positioning.
• Recommend pricing based on competitive insights, research, and cost considerations.
• Collaborate with product research teams to define consumer research approaches (qualitative, claims testing, and clinical when needed).
• Analyze post-launch performance and incorporate field and market feedback to improve future launches.
• Identify risks, solve problems proactively, and escalate issues when needed.
• Support forecasting and promotional planning to drive sales and profitability.
• Manage project activities in Agile and use tools like Tableau and Qualtrics to generate insights.
• Provide onboarding and training support for new Product Specialists as needed.
• This job requires on-site work at our Mary Kay facilities in Addison, TX and Lewisville, TX.
  

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• Experience: 3 years in product management or portfolio planning. CPG experience strongly preferred. Beauty industry experience Is a plus
• Education: Bachelor/University Degree in Business, Marketing, Strategy, Technical field, or related area
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects and timelines.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively across teams and leadership levels
• Solid business and financial acumen with strong analytical skills
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-changing environment
• Strong data analysis skills, including competitive and pricing analysis
• Effective project management with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, Outlook)
• Experience with Tableau, Qualtrics, or similar tools preferred
• Oracle Agile experience a plus
• Understanding of product portfolio management principles preferred
• High emotional intelligence and a solutions-oriented mindset