Assistant Brand Manager - Fragrance & Gifting

Chanel, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury brand in London seeks an Assistant Brand Manager for Fragrance & Gifting. The successful candidate will control brand details, work closely with Brand Managers on campaigns, and manage product portfolios. The ideal profile includes strong marketing experience, organizational skills, and an in-depth knowledge of the fragrance industry. Join in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension and Life Assurance

Employee Discounts

Cycle Scheme participation

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of consumer behavior.
• Efficient, flexible and proactive mindset.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Control brand detail across Fragrance and Gifting.
• Liaise closely with Brand Managers.
• Produce accurate forecasting for future campaigns.

Skills

Understanding of fragrance and beauty industry

Organizational skills

Project planning skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Marketing experience

Education

Previous marketing/commercial experience

Job description

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Assistant Brand Manager - Fragrance & Gifting

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 22, 2025 (8 days left to apply) job requisition id JOBREQ00105046

Assistant Brand Manager - Fragrance & Gifting

Location: London Headquarters, UK

Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager – Fragrance & Gifting

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Position

CHANEL is an independent company that believes in the freedom of creation, cultivates human potential, and acts to have a positive impact in the world.

“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different” stated company founder, Gabrielle Chanel. At CHANEL, we strive to identify what is unique in each person and support them through their journey with the brand.

Our mission at CHANEL Beauty is to underline what is most unique in everyperson and give our clients the confidence to become the true expression of themselves through exceptional fragrance, make up and skincare creations.

Your role @Chanel:

The successful candidate will be in control of the brand detail across both axes (Fragrance, KEM’s and Gifting). This requires an in-depth knowledge and existing experience of the Local & Travel Retail market and competition, to support the Brand Managers in creating impactful beauty campaigns.

What impact you can create at Chanel:

• Liaise closely with the Brand Managers on all campaign launches and operational tasks
• Support the full execution and delivery of projects in conjunction with the Brand Managers
• Control of catalogue management across fragrance and responsible for the day-to-day management of the brands product portfolio
• Producing accurate forecasting for future campaigns
• Work closely with the merchandising team on all local production materials in advance of new launches
• Provide analysis of internal and competitor launches
• Opportunity to present in internal meetings to other stakeholders
• Responsible for translation proof-reading for the categories

This is an impact-focused summary of the job and it’s helpful to note that responsibilities listed are not exhaustive; additional and more detailed duties will be shared during training stage according to the needs of the business and as requested by the Brand Managers.

What you will bring to the role:

• A strong understanding of the fragrance and beauty industry and consumer behaviour
• An efficient, flexible and proactive mindset
• Exceptional organisational, project planning and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to confidently liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• A passion and curiosity for the fragrance and beauty marker and finding opportunities on how to support the business at Key emotional moments
• Previous marketing / commercial experience

You are energised by:

• Working in a fast-paced environment and highly collaborative brand team
• Developing your knowledge and understanding of the Luxury Fragrance & Beauty market
• Contributing in the on-going and companywide version of sustainability. Sustainability is one of CHANEL’s key performance drivers, embedded into our ways of working we require continued collective action from all employees to deliver on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions across our four key areas:
  • Restoring Nature and Climate
  • Investing in Circularity
  • Advancing dignity and prosperity
  • Promoting the autonomy of women

What you would gain from this experience:

• The opportunity to gain experience with one of the most well-known luxury global brands, working directly with the Global and local teams to implement the brand strategy
• Elevation of opportunity to work with experienced Managers to develop your marketing skills
• The UK Region plays a pivotal role in delivering on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions. Transforming our business and leaving a lasting positive impact on people and planet will require the collaborative efforts of everyone across our House. As an employee of CHANEL, you will be an important part of this journey

Benefits at CHANEL:

Our employee benefits have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you:

• Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and ability to add family members,Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories
• Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance and Retail Discountsacross multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out and 100’s more
• Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines
• Platforms: Multiple Platforms to support across Wellbeing
• Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions, CHANEL Product Discounts and Employee Only Sales
• Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers and Additional Holidays across milestones

*Benefits are eligibility dependent and subject to change at any time

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

About Us

Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.

As an independent company, its core values are grounded in:

Exceptional creation and client experience

As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.

Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.

Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.