Senior Brand Manager (Luxury Division)

Catenon; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (mutuelle)

Meal vouchers

Transportation costs reimbursement

Work-from-home day

Job summary

Catenon is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to lead the strategic development and growth of a prestige fragrance brand within its Luxury Division in Paris. Reporting to the Senior Brand Director, you will manage a small team and partner with licences, agencies, fragrance houses and internal departments to drive a 3-year plan and 360° marketing.

The role requires a Bac+5 master’s degree and 7–10 years in luxury/fragrance, with proven launches, P&L oversight, packaging, and top-tier presentation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) from a business school or equivalent
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in the luxury, fragrance, or beauty industry
• Direct experience in international product launches from concept to market launch
• Strong understanding of P&L management, sales forecasting, and launch profitability
• Solid experience in packaging development and product innovation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for sales teams and licensing partners
• Native or fluent in French, both written and spoken; English fluency

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and growth of a prestige fragrance brand within the Luxury Division.
• Coordinate with Division General Manager/Director, licences, creative agencies, fragrance houses and internal teams to deliver a 3-year product and marketing plan.
• Manage launches from concept to market, including campaign tools, GWPs, and POSM; ensure profitability and GM targets.
• Develop materials for markets, distributors, and retailers; provide performance analyses and competitive insights.
• Prepare and participate in global presentations and brand reviews; train and mentor team members.

Skills

Product launches management

P&L management

Packaging development

Presentation and communication

French fluency

English fluency

Collaboration and agility

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Master’s degree (Bac+5)

Business school or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Brand Manager to join the Luxury Division of our client and lead the strategic development and growth of one of our client’s prestigious fragrance brands.
Reporting to: Senior Brand Director
Team management: 1 Product Manager and 1 Trainee

Responsibilities:

As Senior Brand Manager, you work closely with the Division General Manager/Director, the licences, creative agencies, fragrance houses and internal departments to achieve consistent and creative 360° marketing mix;

• For both existing lines and new launches to come:
  • Concept
  • Product mix
  • Merchandising/go to market tools
  • Budget management
  • Animation
  • Communication on and offline
  • Training
• Lead the creative development of the new launches (product, communication campaign, communication tools, GWPs, POSM) as well as the operational development with the Operations team (logistics, production, packaging…) ensuring that target cogs and GM are met.
• Assess the profitability and financial performance of product launches.
• Develop presentation and communication materials for markets, distributors and retailers.
• Build a strong and unique 3 year Product and Marketing plan for the brands involved and coordinate launch strategies with Trade Marketing.
• Provide performance and competition analysis to top management with recommendations on brand’s strategy and action plan.
• Prepare and animate brand and business reviews for top management and licensors.
• Prepare & Participate to the key annual global presentations: International Brand Marketing / Tax free World Exhibition.
• Manage and train your Team.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) from a business school or equivalent
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in the luxury, fragrance, or beauty industry

Required Skills

• Proven experience in directly managing international product launches from concept through to market launch
• Strong understanding of P&L management, sales forecasting, and launch profitability
• Solid experience in packaging development and product innovation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present projects and recommendations to sales teams and licensing partners
• Native or fluent in French, both written and spoken.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Creative, curious and open-minded.
• Collaborative and agile, with a proactive, solution-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset.

What We Offer

• A full-time position based in Paris.
• Competitive compensation package: €65–75K based on experience (including the annual bonus).
• A unique opportunity to play a key role in a human-sized, fast-growing group with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• A creative and collaborative working environment offering a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
• Flexibility, with one work-from-home day available per week.
• Comprehensive health insurance (mutuelle) fully covered for you and your children.
• Meal vouchers worth €9.48 per working day, with 60% of the value covered by the employer.
• Reimbursement of 50% of public transportation costs, in accordance with French legislation.

Company Description:

Our client is a prestigious global leader in the luxury goods sector, renowned for its commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and innovation. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, the company operates across multiple international markets, fostering a culture of elegance and professional growth.
Joining this team means becoming part of a legacy of quality and a future of continuous improvement.