Project Manager - CMO - Astrix

Our client is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in health & beauty and household products, with over 30 years of experience. They offer full-service product development, from design and formulation to manufacturing and packaging. With a team of experts in engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and design, they work as a strategic partner to create innovative products. Service is at the heart of their culture, ensuring they meet their customers' needs and goals.

Location: Pomona, CA

Shift Time: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Salary: $65,000 – $95,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• Generate profitable growth opportunities with both current and new customers.
• Manage and build strong relationships with high visibility health and beauty accounts.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, procurement, and production teams to assess project costs and feasibility.
• Develop and implement marketing support strategies with a focus on commercialization.
• Lead project meetings to guide customers in articulating their goals and ensure alignment with internal teams.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing and regulatory compliance to sales strategies.
• Assist in educating customers on products, especially at retail levels.
• Manage the onboarding process for new and existing customers, ensuring smooth product launches.
• Develop and manage project timelines, providing customers with visibility on deliverables.
• Handle escalations of material delays to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to source materials and create client quality agreements.
• Monitor and analyze client forecasting data to ensure business continuity.

Qualifications:

• Experience in sales within the health and beauty industry, specifically with contract manufacturing services.
• Proven ability to work with Fortune 100 customers.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing ERP systems and databases.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with professional business communication ability.
• Ability to influence and persuade others through logical and emotional appeals.
• Exceptional organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and quickly respond to customer needs.
• Some travel required (primarily on the West Coast).

What We Offer:

• A friendly, team-oriented work environment with a winning culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).