Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige fragrances as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, DKNY, Donna Karan, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.
We’re looking for an experienced Area Manager to drive the growth of our brands across Western and Central Europe through a network of distributors and key regional accounts.
This position is ideal for someone with international export or distributor management experience in beauty, luxury, or premium FMCG — someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced global environment.
This position is based in our London, UK office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and develop independent distributors and international clients across multiple European markets
* Build annual business plans and drive sell-in and sell-out performance
* Identify new distribution opportunities and expand brand presence regionally
* Visit markets regularly to assess brand execution, promotions, stock, and competition
* Coordinate closely with marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure smooth execution
* Monitor sales forecasts, purchase orders, and pricing; track performance vs. targets
* Forecasts computing and analysis for challenging clients and estimating budget
* Prepare regional performance reports, forecasts, launch analysis, and sell-in/sell-out by brand/market.
* Partner with local teams to implement marketing activations and training programs
* Collaborate with markets and marketing teams on launches, promotions, media and PR plans
Required Education/Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
* 5+ years of export or international distributor management experience in the beauty, fragrance, or luxury goods sectors
* Proven success managing multiple markets across Europe
Required Skills
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate market insights into growth actions
* Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills
* Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Dynamics 365 a plus
* Fluent in English; French, Spanish, or another European language is a plus
* Able to travel internationally up to 30%
* Based in London (on-site Monday–Thursday; remote Friday)
We Offer
* The salary for this position is £70,000 annually, commensurable with skills, experience, and qualifications
* Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
* Starting at 20 days of annual leave (not including bank holidays)
* An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic international environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
* Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
* A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability
* Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
Interparfums USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.