- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Helena Rubinstein
Helena Rubinstein built her skincare business in Melbourne in 1902 around a cream called Valaze. Today the house develops facial treatments and skincare ranges including Replasty.
Helena Rubinstein seeks a Junior Product Manager to steer country category strategy, the three-year marketing plan, portfolio, launches and consumer insights, while managing the category budget and sales forecast. The role also drives integrated marketing execution, cross-functional collaboration, team development and—within selective divisions—brand identity and retail strategy. Fixed-term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and steer the country category strategy in line with international brand positioning and local priorities, supporting brand growth and consumer relationships.
- Set strategic direction and develop the category’s three-year marketing plan; manage the portfolio, including new launches, pillar-product renewals and core-catalogue activation.
- Manage the collection and analysis of category consumer and market insights, and share findings with the zone to align new product development with local needs.
- Implement launches and marketing-mix strategies across IMC, 360, digital and retail; develop locally relevant approaches that create integrated, engaging consumer brand experiences and meet deadlines.
- Collaborate with sales, logistics, education and other departments, as well as partner agencies, to shape broader business strategy.
- Oversee local adaptation of communication materials across imagery, digital and point of sale; advise management on the category using expertise in consumers, markets and competitors.
- Manage the category’s PPP budget and sales forecast.
- Prepare clear, effective messages for senior management.
- Build, develop and manage a talented team; train team members and strengthen their marketing expertise and know-how.
- For selective divisions, steward brand heritage and identity, ensuring actions align with the brand’s purpose and contribute to its development.
- For selective divisions, oversee retail strategy in close partnership with retail and education teams, and monitor implementation of retail materials, services and advice.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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Culture
At a Helena Rubinstein counter, advisors connect the client’s routine with the house’s treatments. The work draws on knowledge of formulas, application techniques and the differences between ranges.
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