Business Manager - Selfridges, London

Job description

About MATIERE PREMIERE

MATIERE PREMIERE fragrances are built around the overdose of a single natural ingredient. With short, direct, and radical formulations, the sillage is immediate and long-lasting, the signature vibrant, and the experience irresistibly comforting.

All creations are signed by our co-founder and perfumer Aurélien Guichard, who cultivates his own ingredients – Centifolia Rose, tuberose, and lavandin – exclusively for MATIERE PREMIERE in the Grasse region.

The Role

As Business Manager at Selfridges, you embody the House within one of the world’s most prestigious retail destinations. You are both a commercial driver and the guardian of our brand image, ensuring excellence at every touchpoint.

Commercial Leadership & Performance

• Lead the counter with ambition, elevating performance to consistently exceed targets.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret KPIs to implement strategic action plans.
• Drive sell-out through strong floor presence and elevated client engagement.
• Drive performance of promotional sites

Brand Excellence & Client Experience

• Deliver a refined, highly personalized luxury experience aligned with House standards.
• Champion storytelling and convey the singularity of our raw materials and craftsmanship.
• Ensure impeccable visual merchandising and strict adherence to brand guidelines.

Team Development & Talent Management

• Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing team.
• Provide ongoing coaching to cultivate product expertise and service excellence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, elegance, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Strategic Partnerships & Operations

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Selfridges management and teams.
• Oversee stock management, replenishment, and operational excellence.
• Ensure seamless execution of retail initiatives and brand activations.

What We Offer

• A strategic leadership role representing MATIERE PREMIERE at Selfridges.
• The privilege of embodying a contemporary, fast-growing fragrance House rooted in craftsmanship and authenticity.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where excellence and creativity converge.
• Ongoing training and development to cultivate your expertise and leadership.

MATIERE PREMIERE is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who wish to contribute to the continued elevation of the House.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English