Chanel Senior Manager, Makeup Brand Management
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $92,400–140,000/year
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
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.
Senior Manager, Makeup Brand Management at Chanel in New York—lead prestige beauty marketing strategy for Lip & Collections, driving brand growth.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop strategic objectives, goals, and measures for respective makeup categories and brands, ensuring alignment with global positioning
- Implement go-to-market and product launch strategies, tracking KPIs and performance metrics to inform future business decisions
- Analyze product performance, market orchestration, and competitive landscape, identifying opportunities and developing actionable insights for strategic direction
- Monitor US innovation and makeup market trends, sharing insights to inform product development and campaign direction
- Lead repricing analyses and strategy to ensure competitive positioning and global-local alignment
- Provide guidance to cross-functional partners on advertising and promotional spend based on brand objectives
- Influence forecasting of new product launches and oversee new SKU creation and data integrity
- Oversee category management and assortment evolution, including renovations and discontinuations to optimize growth
- Brief and lead cross-functional development of 360-degree marketing campaigns integrating retail, trade, commercial, and digital teams
- Drive omnichannel strategies integrating physical and digital client experiences across all Chanel touchpoints
- Partner with Global Marketing, Retail, Merchandise Planning, Commercial Development, E-Retail, CRM, Brand Communications, Digital, Education, and Sales teams
- Manage orchestration calendars and launch briefs, ensuring timely delivery to all distribution channels
- Create and deliver best-in-class presentations and materials for retail, market, and internal stakeholders
- Mentor junior team members and guide team development
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of prestige beauty marketing, specifically makeup category expertise
- Strong knowledge of the US luxury market and client expectations
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
- Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage complex, multi-channel projects
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of beauty marketing experience, preferably in prestige/luxury makeup
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in beauty marketing with demonstrated expertise in prestige makeup brands. Candidates should have experience managing product portfolios, leading 360-degree marketing campaigns, collaborating across global and cross-functional teams, and driving business growth in the US luxury beauty market.
Education
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field is required.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 92,400 to USD 140,000 per annum.
Benefits
Wellbeing resources including dedicated paid time off for wellbeing and a Wellbeing fund; family and caregiving benefits including parental leave, fertility support, Milk Stork, and Care.com 401K and incentives; generous paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days; robust healthcare offerings including medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE virtual care, One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Program; life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking.
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.
About Cerulean
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