Manager, Product Fragrance Development - Men's
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.