ABOUT COTY  

COTY is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care. COTY is the number 3 global leader in fragrance and color cosmetics. COTY’s products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. 

Coty Luxury, with its Global office in Paris, is focused on prestige fragrances, skincare and makeup with brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Chloé, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein and Lancaster.

COTY and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.

THE ROLE

Within the newly set-up Operating Office, the Strategic Planning Manager will support the Strategic Planning Director, Trade Marketing Leads, and OO/CCO Leadership in the definition, orchestration, and execution of the global commercial strategy across markets, channels, and brands. Operating at the intersection of strategy, performance management, and executive decision-making, this role provides critical insight, structure to ensure commercial priorities are translated into clear plans and measurable impact. This role requires business acumen, analytical rigor and a deep sensitivity to luxury beauty dynamics. RO

THE RESPONSABILITIES

Commercial Strategy & Planning

• Manage Innovation sizing, challenging Brands/Markets’ ambition based on relevant sell-in/sell-out and market benchmarks. Manage the Innovation performance dashboard.
• Support Masterplans coordination and the preparation of the monthly review meeting with top management
• Support AOP and Strat Plan processes, from guidelines preparation to consolidation of markets’ plans, and gaps, opportunities and risks identification
• Analyze market, category, and performance data in sell-in/sell-out to generate insights providing clear and rational recommendations to support Prestige commercial strategy and portfolio management
• Assist in the preparation of key external/internal meetings from preparing high-quality materials to building clear narrative combining strategy, data, and commercial implications adapted to the audience
• Support the deployment of Operating Office ways of working, ensuring alignment between Global, Regions, and Brands

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

Experience

• Bachelor or master’s degree in business administration, management, finance, marketing
• 6–8 years of experience in strategy, commercial planning, or consulting or related role
• Proven track record of successful strategic planning, complex project management and execution
• Ability to work in an international fast-paced business environment, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Background in luxury, beauty, fashion, or premium consumer goods strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills; comfortable working with commercial KPIs and performance data
• Experience with strategic planning tools and retail panel data (e.g. Circana, Nielsen) is an advantage
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and practical recommendations 
• Excellent communication and written skills with attention to structure and clarity
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures
• High level of discretion and reliability
• English is the company language. French is a bonus

Mindset

• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability within defined scope 
• Team-oriented and eager to learn

Why Join

• Hands-on role in shaping the commercial strategy of a leading luxury beauty portfolio
• Strong exposure to strategic planning, performance management, and senior stakeholders

CONCLUDING

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.