- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About Clarins
Founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Clarins is a family-owned beauty house renowned for its plant-inspired skincare, makeup and spa expertise. Combining scientific research with a close understanding of customers’ needs, the brand has built an international presence while preserving its French heritage. As an employer, Clarins brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions, united by a commitment to quality and service. Its emphasis on responsible beauty, innovation and long-term stewardship offers a distinctive professional environment for those seeking to contribute to an established beauty house with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Clarins seeks a Makeup Product Manager for a full-time, 38.5-hour work week to support marketing planning and local activation, manage budgets and product inventory, and deliver market, sales, and product-quality analyses. The position is hybrid, with an office in Starnberg and a move to Munich from January 1, 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support annual marketing planning for the full Clarins product portfolio and develop national marketing concepts, campaigns, and sales promotion activities.
- Prepare cost and revenue budgets; produce forecasts and reforecasts; and monitor budgets on an ongoing basis.
- Plan and control product inventory for launches, promotions, repackaging, and promotional materials; manage inventory, including phase-out planning and sell-through measures.
- Continuously monitor market, consumer, and competitor developments; identify trends, opportunities, and risks; and conduct ongoing market monitoring.
- Prepare customer, revenue, sell-in, and sell-through analyses, launch reports, and ad hoc analyses for headquarters.
- Maintain product master data, support the reporting of product defects, and coordinate monthly quality reports to headquarters with the CRM team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a comparable field.
- At least three years of product management experience at a beauty company, with a focus on makeup.
- Combines analytical and conceptual thinking with creativity and a strong understanding of brands, aesthetics, and customer needs.
- Flexible and agile, and comfortable working in a dynamic, performance-oriented environment.
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in reporting and presentations.
- Fluent in German and English.
Skills
Experience
At least three years of product management experience at a beauty company, with a focus on makeup.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a comparable field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, with easy access to Munich.
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Benefits
Hybrid work with up to two home-office days per week, flexible working hours, and up to 10 workation days per year from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland after the probation period; public transport ticket subsidy and JobRad bicycle leasing; company pension scheme, health management, and regular well-being offers; employee discount, Corporate Benefits portal access, and Family & Friends discounts; an additional day off on the employee’s birthday; product training and personal development; regular company events and networking opportunities.
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty group, Clarins combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a culture rooted in botanical expertise, scientific innovation and close attention to customers. Its workplace values collaboration, the transmission of know-how and a shared commitment to responsible beauty, connecting professional excellence with care for people and nature.
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