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INNOVATION MANAGER

Permanent contract
Paris
Salary: Not specified
A few days at home

WITH
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Job description

For an international luxury brand, you will be directly reported to the Director of Innovation. We are currently looking for a candidate to actively participate in:

  1. STRATEGY & OPERATIONS
  • Strategic & operational support to the brand’s Director of Innovation, to develop & execute comprehensive innovation, eCommerce, Omnichannel & Digital transformation strategies aligned with the brand’s business objectives 
  1. COLLABORATION
  • Sourcing, assessment and selection of the best portfolio of partners from Startups to GAFAs (VIVA TECHNOLOGY, Station F, CES, Web Summit…) fitting with the brand’s business priorities

  • Partnerships & collaborations management with external organizations, startups, and industry experts

  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products and services from ideation to launch

  1. MARKET RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
  • Market research, usage analysis & technologies to identify emerging trends & potential areas for innovation impacting luxury, fashion & retail industry 

  • Measure and report on the impact of innovation efforts (KPIs) 

  1. IMPLEMENT PROOF OF CONCEPT/ PILOTS
  • Drive product roadmap for exploratory POCs around innovation and R&D with the right partners

Preferred experience

  • Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation Management, Engineering or a related field

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a role ideally focused on innovation or digital transformation within the luxury or high-end consumer goods sector

  • Proven track record of successfully launching innovative products or services

  • Strong understanding of luxury market dynamics, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies

  • Excellent communication & Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creativity and continuous improvement

  • Extended network of innovation partners, from startup CEO, tech leaders to innovation agencies


Recruitment process

  • Screening call with Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Case study interview

  • Meet with Senior Client Partner at WITH

  • Meet with the client

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