- SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - Professional Products Division
- I am the Senior Product Manager, and I am responsible for leading a portfolio of products. I am
- The Expert of my product, category, consumer and market knowledge and use this knowledge to
- share with my local leadership team as well as Zone/DMI (International team) to nourish Brand
- strategy and brand growth plan. I am in charge of building a strategy, development and owning
- the execution of the 360 activation plans and marketing assets for my brand taking into account
- the market, PPD & Brand frames. I am on-boarding the Division teams (Commercial, Education,
- LPS..) onto my Brand strategy and drive them towards delivering objectives. I thrive for
- activation excellence, and I act as the Brand Champion. I report into the Brand Business Director.
- I combine creativity and vision with business focus and market reality. I am result oriented. My
- role is to drive the Brand to growth, and I am comfortable to operate within the vast eco-system
- of wider multi-functional organisation
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Build plans and strategies for your brand based on analysis from market data, consumer
and competitor insights to inspire and engage our B2C and B2B audiences
- Lead the local launch and activation of your brand : from Forecasting to Implementation
and Localisation of concept and assets (L&S, Agencies…) , E-commerce B2B Content &
sell-out activations for launches and animations
- You will determine the media strategy of the brand with the agency to plan and execute.
- Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial activation teams to drive growth
- and acceleration of the brands in salons as well as developing new business and
- recruiting new customers with a clear category understanding and consumer first
- approach
- Embrace a new marketing model with digital transformation at the heart building a
seamless B2B online activation with the LPS team and the education team.
- Work Collaboratively with multi-channel stakeholders in PPD both in the UK&I and multi
functionally within the brand team (Comms, Education, commercial, digital, finance, etc.)
- Forecast & align new launches sizing, manage A&P. build launches P&L with finance and
monitor performance of the brand and the activations with ROI / PA analysis
- Develop a marketing education strategy to amplify advocacy and drive sell in and sell out
in professional channels.
- Be the voice of local market for the international teams – share insights and feedback
defending local interests
WHO YOU ARE
- Strong understanding of consumer trends, shopper psychology & retail journey
- Strong analytical and data-first approach• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Passion for beauty, marketing trends and innovation
- Proven commercial sensitivity and develop business acumen
- Strong multi-tasker and ‘do-er’ mindset
- Strong communication skills, with an articulate manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and thrive under pressure
- Great relationship building skills and the ability to network at all levels
- Highly organized and disciplined Able to work under pressure and manage workloads
effectively
- Entrepreneurial spirit and pro-activity / Initiatives
- Creative thinking and problem-solving mindset
- Proven Agility and adaptable to change
- Presenting and managing meetings with senior stakeholders
- Ability to manage and coach
WHAT WE OFFER
- Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We
- know they're at the heart of L'Oréal's success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help
- you thrive.
- Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced
- pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani,
- Kiehl's and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance,
- discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced
- family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters
- most.
- Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-
- notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!
WHO WE ARE
- L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted
- itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29
- billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure westay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our
- planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and
- purpose come together to create meaningful impact.
- In the Professional Products Division, our mission is to be the partner of choice for the
- professional hair industry. Inspiring stylists and creating desirability amongst consumers with
- meaningful brands. We’re the founding Division for the L’Oréal group, with a rich history over 110
- years. The 8-brand portfolio includes the likes of L’Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Redken and
- Matrix and the division is universally known for exclusively supplying salons and other
- professional customers with the most advanced technologies in hair and beauty products.
HOW WE RECRUIT
- At L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where
- everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or
- engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer
- regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
- socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we
- look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and
- perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s
- the beauty of L’Oréal.
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