Global Product Development Manager
Estée Lauder Companies · Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Personal Care Product Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Lead the development and growth of the KILIAN PARIS fragrance portfolio from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to execute the brand's innovation roadmap and strategic plan.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 5-7 years of experience in product development or marketing within the fragrance, beauty, or luxury sectors. Must possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the luxury consumer landscape.
Full description
Description
Reports To: Product Development & Product Marketing Director
About KILIAN PARIS 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
Position Summary The Product Development Manager will be responsible for driving the development, management and growth of the KILIAN PARIS fragrance portfolio. Working closely with the Product Development & Product Marketing Director, the Founder and cross-functional teams, this role will lead product innovation from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, consumer insights, and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the fragrance portfolio and support the execution of the brand innovation roadmap and 3-year strategic plan.
- Identify market opportunities, consumer needs, and category white spaces to drive product innovation.
- Develop new product concepts and create product briefs aligned with brand positioning, consumer trends and business objectives.
- Partner with internal teams including Packaging Development, R&D, Procurement, Legal, Planning, Creative and Go-to-Market teams to deliver successful launches.
- Collaborate with external suppliers, manufacturers and fragrance houses and creative agencies to develop best-in-class products and experiences.
- Conduct competitive analysis, category reviews, and trend monitoring to identify growth opportunities.
- Partner with Consumer Insights teams to leverage qualitative and quantitative research in product development decisions.
- Establish and manage cost objectives to support profitability targets.
- Prepare and deliver innovation, strategy, and product presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Lead and contribute to annual global presentations, Global Roundtables, Brand innovation workshops, and Strategy presentations.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management or Product Marketing within the fragrance, beauty, or luxury industries.
- Strong knowledge of the fragrance category and luxury consumer landscape.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept through launch.
- Creative mindset with a passion for innovation and consumer-centric product
development.
- Strong analytical, project management, and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
