Manager, Retail Development & Special Projects, MAC & Bobbi Brown

$85k - $139.6k

Full-time

MAC

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Manager, Commercial Retail Development - MAC & Bobbi Brown supports the development and evolution of global retail business models across both brands. This role focuses on advancing commercial retail formats, distribution modeling, global assortment optimization by channel and format, and omni-channel integration to ensure cohesive and future-ready retail ecosystems across DTC/Wholesale distribution. In partnership with the Director, Commercial Operations & Global Retail Execution and the Executive Director, Global Retail, this role contributes to building scalable commercial retail frameworks that align with productivity standards, profitability targets, and brand execution. This role also serves as a project management lead for global retail project proposals, ensuring structured intake, communication, documentation, modeling and cross-functional alignment as retail initiatives move from concept through evaluation and implementation planning. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Global Retail Formats & Business Model Development
Support development and evolution of global retail format architecture and typologies across MAC & Bobbi Brown

Contribute to 360° retail business model frameworks, including sales parameters, cost & investment structure inputs, services integration, assortment density, and space allocation ranges

Align retail format development with established productivity benchmarks and capital guardrails

Partner with Store Design, Visual Merchandising, Finance, and Regional teams to ensure commercial viability and format consistency

Support integration of retail formats within each market's broader commercial ecosystem to enable globally consistent, locally relevant operations

Retail Project Intake Management
Serve as a project management lead for global retail project proposals across both brands

Own communication flow, follow-ups, and tracking of project milestones

Facilitate cross-functional meetings and maintain structured documentation

Curate and organize project materials, briefs, and evaluation documents

Maintain clear visibility of proposal status, risks, and dependencies

Partner with Director to ensure project alignment with broader commercial execution, established retail models and performance standards

Provide structured updates and summaries to support Executive Director strategic decision-making

Commercial Distribution & Market Modeling
Support development of global commercial distribution frameworks across DTC/Wholesale channels, including Department Stores, SMC, and other wholesale partners

Model optimal channel mix and market-level distribution priorities

Conduct analysis supporting distribution rationalization scenarios

Support door strategy modeling and channel penetration assessments

Provide structured analytical inputs to support margin mix optimization and commercial prioritization

Partner with Director to align distribution modeling with measurable execution realities

Partner with the Assistant Manager, Commercial Performance & Portfolio Analytics to incorporate centralized data, reporting and insights into retail model development

Global Assortment Optimization by Channel & Format
Support development of global channel- and format-specific assortment recommendations aligned to brand strategy

Translate brand product strategy into retail-specific assortment frameworks and recommendations

Craft assortment density, core vs. seasonal balance, and channel-specific SKU strategies

Align assortment recommendations with retail formats, VM choreography, and store design principles

Drive structured global implementation in partnership with Retail leadership and regional teams

Contribute to ongoing refinement of assortment optimization based on commercial performance insights

Omni-Channel Selling & Digitization Integration
Support integration of physical retail formats with Brand.com and omni-channel ecosystem

Contribute to omni-channel selling frameworks that enhance cross-channel synergy

Ensure retail business model development builds a platform to support long-term DTC evolution

Partner cross-functionally to support digitization initiatives enhancing retail-commercial integration

KEY INTERNAL & EXTERNAL LINKAGES:
Global Retail

Regional Brand & Retail Teams

Global Marketing

Visual Merchandising & Store Design

Finance

Ecommerce / Online partners

Consumer Insights & Analytics

Education / Artistry

QUALIFICATIONS:
7-10+ years in retail business development, operations, business planning, or structured PMO environments

Experience in retail execution, commercial modeling, or structured project management

Demonstrated project management experience supporting cross-functional initiatives

Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and develop actionable frameworks

Understanding of DTC and multi-channel retail ecosystems

Ability to manage multiple initiatives with disciplined follow-through

Strong commercial and financial acumen

EDUCATION
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA preferred

COMPETENCIES
Structured project management discipline

Execution-focused and analytical mindset

Strong commercial acumen

Collaborative and cross-functional orientation

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Pay Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $139,600.00 . Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition, In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. Equal Opportunity Employer It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact View email address on us.fashionjobs.com. Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.

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