Strategy, Growth & Business Planning Manager

About Us – Maison de Fouzdar Parfums

Maison de Fouzdar Parfums is an independent, luxury fragrance house focused on creating t imeless, artistic perfumes with uncompromising quality and storytelling. Every bottle reflects craftsmanship, elegance, and emotion. As a growing business with global ambition, we are now looking for a strategic partner to help chart the next phase of our journey — expanding our brand internationally and building strong business foundations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Strategy, Growth & Business Planning Manager who thrives in a dynamic small-business environment. This is a hands-on leadership role working directly with the founder to drive strategic growth, business planning, and international expansion. The ideal candidate will combine analytical thinking with creative problem-solving, and be passionate about luxury branding, perfumes, and entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Growth Strategy

• Develop and refine short- and long-term business growth strategies aligned with the founder’s vision. 
• Identify new business opportunities, product lines, markets, channels, and collaborations, and build strategic plans to capitalize on them. 
• Support brand positioning and customer segmentation strategies for both domestic and international markets. 

International Expansion

• Research and evaluate potential global markets (e.g., GCC, Europe, US, SEA). 
• Create go-to-market plans for each target region, including partnerships with distributors, retailers, or e-commerce platforms. 
• Navigate cultural, regulatory, and logistical considerations for successful global entry. 

Business Planning & Financial Forecasting

• Create detailed business plans and financial models to support sales, marketing, and product expansion. 
• Work on pricing, margin optimization, and cost planning in collaboration with operations. 
• Track and evaluate performance using KPIs and business metrics. 

Strategic Projects & Brand Development

• Collaborate on key brand-building initiatives including new product development, seasonal launches, and global marketing campaigns. 
• Identify opportunities for influencer partnerships, media collaborations, or limited edition concepts that align with the brand story. 
• Lead or support one-off projects like D2C platform improvements, events, or cross border shipping solutions. 

Founder Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Serve as a key thought partner to the founder, offering insights and data-backed recommendations. 
• Work across design, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on goals and resource planning. 
• Take ownership of select strategic and operational responsibilities as the business scales. 

The Ideal Candidate

A Strategic Doer

Passionate About Craft & Culture

Business-Savvy with a Creative Edge

Global in Mindset

Comfortable with Ambiguity

A Natural Collaborator

Growth-Oriented

Required Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or related fields is required.
• MBA or Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory if compensated by relevant experience. 

Professional Experience

• 6–12 years of experience in business strategy, business planning, brand expansion, or entrepreneurial roles.
• Prior exposure to luxury, beauty, lifestyle, fragrance, or consumer goods industries is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with or scaling a founder-led or early-stage business is highly valued. 

Strategic & Analytical Skills

• Proven ability to develop business strategies and translate them into actionable plans.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with tools like SWOT, market sizing, P&L planning, and KPI frameworks.

Global Market Exposure

• Knowledge of or experience in working with international markets — such as GCC, Europe, North America, Southeast Asia.
• Understanding of global consumer trends and localization strategy. 

Share Your Resume/CV With Us

Phone Number: 8130292357

Email ID : info@maisondefouzdar.com