Guerlain Senior Product Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About Guerlain
Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.
Guerlain, Capelle aan den IJssel – Senior Product Manager leading Netherlands marketing innovation, launches, and category strategy. Hybrid role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead innovation plan development and track launch timelines in collaboration with customer service
- Plan, prepare, and present new products to key accounts and spa teams in partnership with the Brand General Manager
- Complete order forms and novelty forms for key retailers, ensuring full article creation aligns with launch schedules
- Create independent order forms and deliver novelties presentations to the sales, education, and events team
- Update Guerlain price lists for sales products and testers
- Develop new launch recommendations covering distribution strategy, sales products, tester and sample quantities by retailer
- Submit and maintain launch forecasts in e-Fast system and monitor product quotas and placement
- Liaison with Europe Marketing team on market requests and coordinate marketing strategy updates
- Build and implement 360° activation plans for strategic launches with the Trade & Merchandising Manager
- Manage and optimize assortment by retailer to enhance productivity across all product categories
- Track and maintain assortment by point-of-sale and cluster in collaboration with customer service
- Track and communicate end-of-life products to the sales team
- Define and implement key assets strategy with the Brand General Manager
- Build monthly sell-out projections for the total brand and yearly forecasts by product axis and line
- Provide monthly reporting of sell-out by line and retailer
- Manage Europe reporting on new launches, activations, events, and breaking news
- Download and maintain monthly sell-out data for Europe business intelligence
- Conduct ad-hoc performance analysis as required
- Oversee tester and sample budgets, forecasting, and monitoring via the Marketing Dashboard
- Build and maintain tester and sample forecasting by SKU, month, and account
- Manage purchase requisitions and monthly phasing control
- Define yearly inventory turn-over projections by line for the total brand
- Build BNP (Basic, New, Promo) inventory turn-over forecasts and present budget reviews
- Support the Training Manager with invitations, registrations, and training session preparation
- Support the Sales, Education & Events Manager in event preparation and market requests
- Support PR day implementation and various promotional events
- Organize team meetings and coordinate decorations with the Trade & Merchandising Manager
- Present innovation plans, sales order updates by line, and marketing news during team meetings
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in product management or related roles in luxury beauty or retail
- Structured and organized approach to complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Demonstrated analytical and financial acumen
- Strong leadership capability with hands-on mentality
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years in product management, brand management, or marketing roles within the luxury beauty, fragrance, skincare, or selective retail sector.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Product Management, or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Capelle aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands — conveniently close to Rotterdam.
Culture
Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.
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