Francis Kurkdjian Junior Trade Marketing Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
About Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 2009 by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, renowned for translating emotion, craftsmanship and modern French elegance into exceptional scents. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, the Maison offers employees the intimacy of an entrepreneurial creative atelier with the reach and standards of a global luxury leader. Its culture values artistic excellence, precision, client devotion and collaboration across métiers, from creation and retail to communications and operations. For professionals inspired by beauty and innovation, it provides a refined environment where talent contributes to an exacting, poetic vision of contemporary perfumery.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian seeks Junior Trade Marketing Manager in London, UK. 3+ years marketing experience, luxury beauty focus, hybrid role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commercially viable trade marketing plans in collaboration with Commercial and Retail teams across all door types (flagships, strategic partnerships, new accounts)
- Create bespoke cross-channel retail strategies grounded in market insights to enhance brand equity and drive measurable sales growth
- Serve as primary analyst for market data (Circana, HAVAS), providing data-driven recommendations to internal teams and HQ to support strategic decision-making
- Conduct monthly analysis of retailer performance metrics to proactively identify opportunities and adjust action plans for commercial success
- Define, negotiate, and implement animation plans (promotional sites, in-store visibility, POSM, events, in-store media) that drive consumer engagement while meeting ROI targets
- Lead reporting and communication of performance analytics across stakeholders to measure marketing initiative success and inform future strategy by point of sale
- Oversee budget allocation across Funds Given to Trade, Media, and POSM to ensure optimal commercial impact
- Manage monthly POSM forecasting, inbound/outbound logistics, and allocation to stores for operational efficiency
- Collaborate with Finance to conduct ROI analysis for each marketing activity, comparing investment against sell-out performance
- Support direct-to-consumer initiatives while protecting the Maison's selective distribution model
- Leverage strong stakeholder relationships with retailers, LVMH group partners, and HAVAS to position Maison Francis Kurkdjian as a strategic partner
- Negotiate retailer rate cards and in-store visibility to favorably influence competitive positioning and internal stakeholder support
Qualifications
- Graduate degree
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a marketing role
- Demonstrated commercial acumen with strong analytical capability
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Proven project management and organizational abilities
- Outstanding presentation and communication skills (written and oral)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Prior experience with key retail partners
- Fluency in English
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years in a marketing role, preferably with exposure to retail partnerships and the luxury beauty sector. Experience in trade marketing, promotional strategy, or retail marketing is essential. Candidates with background in luxury goods or selective distribution channels are particularly well-suited to this position.
Education
Graduate degree (university level qualification)
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Maison Francis Kurkdjian cultivates a refined, creative workplace where olfactory artistry, precision, and innovation are central to every role. As part of the luxury fragrance world, it offers an environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and a deep sensitivity to beauty, detail, and client experience.
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