Chanel Head of Marketing, Fragrance & Beauty

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Champion Chanel's brand equity and heritage across all marketing initiatives, translating global brand strategies into locally relevant, high-impact plans that reinforce the House's leadership in US luxury fragrance and beauty markets
• Demonstrate strategic mastery of fragrance, skincare, and makeup categories, orchestrating locally relevant activations while guiding category teams to balance long-term brand equity building with short-term business performance
• Lead end-to-end development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns in partnership with Brand Communication, Digital and Client Experience, Artistic Direction, and Retail teams
• Commission and interpret marketing intelligence, consumer research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to inform strategy, translating customer data and market insights into articulated action plans
• Conduct the full marketing ecosystem with a strategic mindset, ensuring coherent, elevated, and culturally resonant brand expression at every touchpoint of the client's journey
• Bring sophisticated understanding of modern fragrance and beauty client journeys across online and offline ecosystems, partnering with DCX and Retail teams to ensure seamless experiences reflecting the House's standards
• Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of operational excellence aligned with Chanel's image and values
• Lead with agility in an evolving organization, continuously assessing what to automate, augment, or eliminate while focusing teams on brand priorities and high-value work
• Develop strong relationships with global and regional stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment, represent the voice of the US market to influence global strategy, and provide sharp market insights to global partners

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of overall professional experience with 15+ years of specific marketing experience in luxury fragrance, skincare, and/or makeup categories
• Demonstrated product sensibility and deep fluency in fragrance and beauty brand equity building within the US competitive and diverse market environment
• Proven track record leading high-performing teams and leaders of teams with strong people development capabilities
• Visionary and strategic thinker with strong executional discipline, able to balance brand heritage with innovative, out-of-the-box thinking
• Deep cultural intuition, trend curiosity, and understanding of premium US consumer psychology across diverse demographics
• Data-driven mindset with ability to transform insights into actionable strategy and measure success against KPIs
• Holistic expertise of modern omni-channel client journeys and understanding of client-centric communication automation tools and digital/AI impact on marketing
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
• Comfortable leading by influence in complex environments, leveraging centers of expertise while challenging assumptions and connecting strategic dots

Skills

Experience

Minimum 20 years of professional experience with at least 15+ years in marketing roles, preferably within luxury fragrance, skincare, or makeup sectors. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing large budgets, translating consumer insights into actionable strategy, and executing integrated marketing campaigns in competitive, fast-moving markets. Prior experience in a luxury conglomerate or similar complex organizational environment with exposure to global brand strategy, regional customization, and omni-channel client engagement is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 256,100 to USD 400,000 per annum.

Benefits

Wellbeing resources including dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August office closure) and a Wellbeing fund; family and caregiving benefits (parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, Care.com membership); generous paid time off policies (vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days); 401(k) and other incentives; robust healthcare offerings (medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE virtual care, One Medical, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program); life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, health advocate, international business travel accident & medical coverage, and commuter transit & parking benefits.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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