Kilian Paris Global Product Development & Marketing Manager

About Kilian Paris

Kilian Paris is a distinguished luxury fragrance maison founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy, heir to a lineage of French cognac craftsmanship and savoir-faire. Renowned for its audacious olfactory creations, refillable objects, and theatrical aesthetic, the brand invites employees to contribute to a world where perfume is treated as an art of seduction, memory, and lasting elegance. As part of The Estée Lauder Companies, Kilian Paris offers the intimacy of a niche maison alongside the reach of a global luxury group, attracting talents passionate about creativity, client excellence, artisanal detail, and the codes of contemporary haute parfumerie.

KILIAN PARIS, the prestigious fragrance maison founded by Kilian Hennessy and now part of Estée Lauder Companies, seeks a seasoned Global Product Development & Marketing Manager to drive its innovation roadmap and strategic vision. This role combines portfolio stewardship, competitive analysis, and cross-functional leadership to deliver transformative product launches while maintaining the brand's legacy of timeless luxury and contemporary sophistication. The position reports directly to Brand Leadership and oversees the execution of a three-year strategic plan.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the fragrance portfolio and direct execution of the brand innovation roadmap and three-year strategic plan
• Lead a team of project managers to deliver innovation initiatives across the product pipeline
• Conduct competitive deep-dive analysis and category reviews to inform strategic business decisions
• Partner with internal cross-functional teams (Packaging Development, R&D, Procurement, Legal, Planning, Creative, Go-to-Market) to orchestrate successful product launches
• Generate original product concept development briefs and ideate innovative fragrance concepts
• Present analytics, insights, and strategic recommendations on product and concept innovation to Brand Leadership
• Develop comprehensive cost objectives and profitability targets for new product initiatives

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of proven experience in cosmetics and beauty product development and global marketing
• Strong capability in innovation and strategic thinking with ability to challenge conventional frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of global consumer trends and evolving socio-cultural landscapes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects through rigorous prioritization and planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities
• Collaborative mindset and proven team player mentality

Skills

Experience

6–8 years of relevant experience in cosmetics, beauty, or prestige fragrance product development and global marketing, with demonstrated success in driving innovation pipelines and executing multi-brand portfolios.

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, product management, or related discipline; MBA or equivalent advanced business credential preferred.

Culture

Kilian Paris fosters a refined, creative workplace culture rooted in the codes of haute perfumery, Parisian elegance, and bold olfactive storytelling. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, artistic curiosity, and a meticulous sense of luxury, encouraging teams to deliver distinctive client experiences with sophistication and passion.

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