Global Fragrance Product Innovation Lead

The Estée Lauder Companies; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KILIAN PARIS, part of The Estée Lauder Companies, is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the fragrance portfolio from concept to launch in collaboration with the Product Development & Marketing Directors.

You will drive brand innovation, work with Packaging Development, R&D, and external partners, and ensure strategic alignment with consumer insights and profitability targets in a luxury setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fragrance portfolio and support the execution of 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 and fragrance houses and creative agencies to develop best-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.

Skills

Product Development

Product Management

Product Marketing

Creative mindset

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Presentation skills

Job description

Description

Reports To: Product Development & Product Marketing Director

Description

Reports To: Product Development & Product Marketing Director

About KILIAN PARIS

KILIAN PARIS is a fragrance brand created by Kilian Hennessy. When launching his brand, Founder’s goal was to put perfumery back on its pedestal and return it to its former glory, the way perfumery existed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While maintaining this sense of eternity, it was also very important for him to add a contemporary twist. As the Kilian Paris brand evolves and keeps on growing, Kilian Hennessy continues to create unexpected products that embody ultimate sophistication and timeless luxury. The brand is part of Estee Lauder Group Companies

Position Summary

The Product Development Manager will be responsible for driving the development, management and growth of the KILIAN PARIS fragrance portfolio. Working closely with the Product Development & Product Marketing Director, the Founder and cross-functional teams, this role will lead product innovation from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, consumer insights, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the fragrance portfolio and support the execution of 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 and 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.