- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
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.
The Global Product Development Manager will spearhead the development, management, and growth of the KILIAN PARIS fragrance portfolio, working in close collaboration with the Product Development & Product Marketing Director, the Founder, and cross-functional teams. This role encompasses leading product innovation from concept through launch while ensuring strategic alignment with brand positioning, consumer insights, and business objectives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the fragrance portfolio and execute the brand innovation roadmap and 3-year strategic plan
- Identify market opportunities, consumer needs, and category white spaces to drive product innovation
- Develop new product concepts and create product briefs aligned with brand positioning, consumer trends, and business objectives
- Partner with internal teams including Packaging Development, R&D, Procurement, Legal, Planning, Creative, and Go-to-Market teams to deliver successful launches
- Collaborate with external suppliers, manufacturers, fragrance houses, and creative agencies to develop best-in-class products and experiences
- Conduct competitive analysis, category reviews, and trend monitoring to identify growth opportunities
- Partner with Consumer Insights teams to leverage qualitative and quantitative research in product development decisions
- Establish and manage cost objectives to support profitability targets
- Prepare and deliver innovation, strategy, and product presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Lead and contribute to annual global presentations, Global Roundtables, Brand innovation workshops, and Strategy presentations
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, or Product Marketing within the fragrance, beauty, or luxury industries
- Strong knowledge of the fragrance category and luxury consumer landscape
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept through launch
- Creative mindset with a passion for innovation and consumer-centric product development
- Strong analytical, project management, and presentation skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of professional experience in Product Development, Product Management, or Product Marketing within the fragrance, beauty, or luxury sectors. The candidate should demonstrate proven success managing multiple product initiatives from concept through successful market launch, with strong familiarity with the fragrance category, luxury consumer behavior, and innovation methodologies.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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