- Location
- Avenue de Friedland 3 (View map)75008 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Sisley Paris
Shaped since 1976 by Hubert and Isabelle d’Ornano, who took over the young company that year, Sisley Paris is a French, family-owned luxury beauty house renowned for its expertise in plant-based cosmetics. Its skincare, makeup, fragrance and haircare collections unite botanical knowledge with scientific research and sensorial refinement. As an employer, Sisley brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, marketing and retail, offering a professional environment shaped by exacting standards and a long-term family vision. The house appeals to talent seeking to combine technical expertise, creativity and attentive client service while contributing to the international development of a distinctive name in French beauty.
Reporting to the Makeup Category Director, the successful candidate will drive marketing strategy, new product development, and existing portfolio animation for the company's complexion product lines. The role encompasses strategic planning, comprehensive 360° communication across all channels, and the management of two product managers within a dynamic luxury cosmetics environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and define category strategy, including participation in the three-year strategic plan and preparation of forward-looking meetings
- Recommend, brief, and shepherd new product development initiatives within the complexion portfolio
- Create marketing briefs for cross-functional teams, articulating formulation, packaging, claims, and creative direction
- Establish comprehensive 360° go-to-market strategies and ensure seamless coordination across merchandising, design studio, digital, public relations, and training functions
- Analyze portfolio performance metrics and identify market opportunities to implement targeted portfolio support animations
- Propose category-specific animation themes and create point-of-sale and digital toolbox briefs for the creative studio
- Direct and mentor two product managers within the category
- Work on concept development, including message prioritization and unique selling proposition articulation
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac+5) from a business or commercial school
- Proven experience in makeup or color cosmetics product development marketing at a premium beauty brand
- Demonstrated project management and team leadership capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent organizational abilities and priority management
- Creative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving orientation
- Fluent English
Skills
Experience
Experience in makeup or color cosmetics product marketing at a premium cosmetics brand, with demonstrated competency in product strategy and team management.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+5) from a business or commerce school.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Competitive compensation package with various benefits, opportunity for remote work, on-site company restaurant, access to sports and cultural activities, structured onboarding program.
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty house, Sisley Paris has a workplace culture shaped by a long-term vision, botanical expertise and a commitment to innovation. Its professional environment brings together scientific rigor and luxury creativity, with teams contributing to the quality and refinement of its skincare, makeup and fragrance collections.
About Cerulean
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