Product Development Manager Fragrance

KILIAN PARIS is a fragrance brand created by Kilian Hennessy. When launching his brand, Founder's goal was to put perfumery back on its pedestal and return it to its former glory, the way perfumery existed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While maintaining this sense of eternity, it was also very important for him to add a contemporary twist. As the Kilian Paris brand evolves and keeps on growing, Kilian Hennessy continues to create unexpected products that embody ultimate sophistication and timeless luxury.

The brand is part of Estee Lauder Group Companies.

The Product Development Team is looking for a Product Development Manager to work hand in hand with the PD & Product Marketing Director and the Founder.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible of the Kilian Paris Fragrance division, including the management of the full fragrances' portfolio and the new sub-categories.

• Partner with Internal support teams (Packaging, R&D, Procurement, Legal, Planning, Go-to-market, Creative team) to develop new products and offers, in consistency with the brand existing portfolio and with the brand goals.

• Collaborate with external suppliers & creative agencies to develop new fragrance launches in line with the 3-year Brand Strategy.

• Conduct Product & competitive deep-dive analysis with competitive brands and category reviews to inform business decisions.

• Generate original ideas for Product Concept Development Briefs.

• Conduct pricing analysis to recommend SRP for new launches.

• Participate in the sampling strategy & assortment.

• Develop cost objectives to ensure Brand profitability.

• Participate to the key annual Global presentations: Global Roundtables presentations / Brand Innovation & Strategy presentations - Preparation of the presentation + workshops.

• Collaborate with Consumer Insights team to conduct market qualitative and quantitative research.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' relevant experience in Cosmetics/Beauty product development and global marketing
• Expertise in Luxury fragrances
• Strong ability to innovation, creation and to think out of a frame.
• Knowledge of global consumer trends and socio-cultural climates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects through strong prioritization and planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation skills.
• Team player

Job: Marketing
Primary Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-FR-
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 247651