Byredo Fragrance Product Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Apr 26, 2026
About Byredo
Byredo is a design-led luxury fragrance and lifestyle maison, internationally recognised for its distinctive perfumes, artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetic. Originating as a niche perfume house, the brand operates across retail, wholesale and digital channels and pursues a creative, detail-focused approach to product and brand experience.
Byredo in Paris seeks a Fragrance Product Manager to lead NPD and product lifecycle for its fragrance portfolio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of fragrance products—from strategic brief and concept development to industrialisation, launch and post-launch performance monitoring.
- Define portfolio strategy and roadmap, aligning assortment, price architecture and SKU rationalisation with commercial targets and brand positioning.
- Collaborate closely with perfumers, R&D and external development houses to translate creative briefs into technically feasible formulas while protecting olfactive intent.
- Manage packaging and industrialisation: coordinate with design, suppliers and factories to deliver high-quality packaging solutions on time and to cost.
- Lead cross-functional project teams (marketing, sales, supply chain, quality, regulatory) and drive project timelines, milestones and launch readiness.
- Develop product costings, margin analyses and trade-off recommendations to support commercial decisions and retail/wholesale pricing.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and product safety by liaising with regulatory and quality teams and monitoring applicable fragrance restrictions.
- Analyse market trends and consumer insights to inform NPD priorities, line extensions and seasonal launches; track KPI performance post-launch.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, cosmetic science, chemistry, perfumery or related discipline; advanced perfumery training is a strong plus.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in product management, NPD or equivalent role within fragrance, prestige beauty or luxury consumer goods.
- Demonstrable experience launching fragrance products and managing cross-functional stakeholders across retail and wholesale channels.
- Solid commercial acumen with experience in costing, pricing and margin analysis for consumer-packaged goods.
- Knowledge of fragrance development processes, packaging industrialisation and supplier management.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks applicable to fragrances (e.g., IFRA guidelines) and product safety requirements.
- Strong project management, organisational skills and ability to manage concurrent projects to strict timelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear product briefs and present to senior stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years’ progressive experience in product management or NPD within fragrance, prestige beauty or closely related luxury FMCG, with proven responsibility for launches and cross-functional project leadership.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, chemistry, cosmetic science, perfumery or a related field; perfumery school or specialised technical training preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Byredo fosters a creative, design-driven workplace that values craftsmanship, artistic vision and entrepreneurial initiative. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, appealing to candidates who combine aesthetic sensitivity with commercial rigor and a hands-on approach.
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