Manager, Product Fragrance Development - Men's

Bath & Body Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Associate Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off and parental leave

Product discount

Job summary

Bath & Body Works is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Men's Product and Fragrance Development, shaping category strategy and launching consumer-focused fragrance innovations.

You will manage fragrance house relationships, drive cross-functional collaboration, and mentor a team of product developers to deliver growth for the brand.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product and fragrance development, including category strategy and external partner management.
• Experience leading sophisticated product development initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading external fragrance house and internal partner relationships.
• Strong communication, influencing skills, and critical thinking ability.
• Experience leading and developing a team, encouraging strong performance and morale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for men's product and fragrance development, translating merchant goals into pipelines.
• Own relationships with fragrance houses and external partners, driving priority setting and speed to market.
• Partner with Merchandising, R&D, Packaging, Sourcing and Supply Chain to align on direction.
• Maintain deep knowledge of men''s fragrance trends and consumer insights to inform portfolio evolution.
• Lead and develop a team of Product Developers, providing coaching and succession planning.

Skills

Product development

Fragrance development

Category strategy

External partner mgmt

Team leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

Manager level role responsible for leading Men's Product and Fragrance Development function, driving category strategy, innovation, and commercialization for Bath & Body Works! This role serves as the primary strategic partner to Merchandising, owning fragrance house relationships, and leads a team responsible for delivering consumer-focused product and fragrance innovation that supports brand and business growth.

Responsibilities

Product & Fragrance Development Strategy
Lead the strategy for men's category portfolio focusing on product development and fragrance innovation.
Translate category and merchant strategies into groundbreaking pipelines for product creation and scent innovation.
Own category innovation planning, prioritization, and execution from concept through commercialization.
Drive key development decisions and proactively identify risks and opportunities.

Fragrance House & External Partner Leadership
Own strategic relationships with fragrance houses and key external partners.
Lead innovation sessions, business reviews, and fragrance development priorities.
Influence fragrance pipelines to ensure alignment with product and organizational objectives.
Drive accountability, quality, and speed-to-market with external partners.

Merchant and Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the primary Product Development partner to the Merchant team.
Influence category direction through consumer, trend, and market insights.
Lead alignment across Merchandising, R&D, Packaging, Sourcing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Present recommendations and development strategies to leadership.

Category & Consumer Expertise
Maintain deep knowledge of Men's fragrance, personal care, consumer trends, and competitive landscape.
Identify white-space opportunities and emerging trends that support category growth.
Leverage consumer and business insights to drive innovation and portfolio evolution.

Team Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Developers.
Provide performance management, career development, and succession planning support.
Champion collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support hiring, onboarding, and development of talent.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in product and fragrance development, including category strategy and external partner management.
Experience leading sophisticated product development initiatives and cross-functional teams.
Experience leading external fragrance house and internal partner relationships.
Strong communication, influencing skills, and critical thinking ability.
Experience leading and developing a team, encouraging strong performance and morale.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, Chemistry, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Benefits

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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