Category Head & Growth Lead – Skincare
Adecco · Gurugram, Haryana, India
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe’re Hiring | Category Head / Category & Growth Lead – SkincareA leading D2C Health & Wellness Company is looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially driven Category Leader – Skincare to own the category from product ideation and development to launch, growth, and P&L.📍 Location: Gurugram | Work from Office💼 Experience: 4–10 Years🏢 Industry: D2C / E-Commerce🕐 Employment Type: Full Time🎯 Key Responsibilities• Own the complete skincare category strategy, roadmap, and growth plans.• Identify new product opportunities through consumer insights, market trends, and scientific innovation.• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to market launch.• Collaborate closely with R&D, Packaging, Sourcing, Regulatory, Marketing, and Growth teams.• Develop compelling product positioning, consumer storytelling, and launch strategies.• Own the category P&L and drive revenue and growth targets.• Analyze product performance and continuously optimize the product portfolio.• Translate ingredient science and formulation benefits into simple, consumer-friendly communication.• Drive category growth through repeat purchases, cross-selling, new launches, and category expansion.🧠 Required Skills & Experience✔️ 4–10 years of experience in Skincare, Beauty, Personal Care, Cosmetics, or FMCG.✔️ Strong track record of launching multiple skincare or beauty products.✔️ Strong understanding of skincare formulations, ingredients, and ingredient science.✔️ Proven experience in category growth and commercial performance.✔️ Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and beauty innovation.🌟 Industry PreferenceD2C Skincare Brands | Beauty & Cosmetics | Personal Care | FMCG | Consumer Brands🔥 Ideal CandidateWe’re looking for someone who is:✨ An entrepreneurial category leader with hands-on experience in skincare product development and launches.📈 Commercially driven, with experience owning category growth and P&L.🧴 Deeply familiar with skincare consumers, formulations, ingredients, and market trends.🚀 Comfortable taking ownership from product ideation → development → launch → business growth.💡 Passionate about skincare, beauty innovation, and building high-growth consumer brands.📩 Interested?Share your updated resume in Word/PDF format at usha.sundar@adecco.com