Product Marketing Manager/ Assistant Marketing Manager, Makeup - Travel Retail West

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Manager to join M·A·C Travel Retail West. The role is based in our London office, with a hybrid working model requiring four days in the office, and reports to the Regional Marketing Manager.

The Product Manager will have end-to-end ownership of M·A·C product portfolios across the UK&I, Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa and the Americas. The role will be responsible for driving flawless execution across the region, partnering closely with Education, Commercial, Visual Merchandising, Demand and Supply Planning, Pricing, Master Data, Marketing, Corporate Account and Global Brand teams.

Key responsibilities will include managing the brand assortment, leading basic & new product launch forecasting and proposal, and ensuring strong product availability across markets and retail partners. The Product Manager will oversee 360° launch activations, key shopping moments, retailer programmes and regional marketing initiatives, ensuring plans are delivered consistently and effectively across all relevant touchpoints.

The role will also be responsible for analysing the performance of hero products, key launches and broader category initiatives, translating insights into clear recommendations and actions. It will include monitoring non-saleable inventory forecasts, managing collateral allocation, supporting product code activation, and contributing to pricing and assortment decisions in partnership with the relevant teams.

Working closely with the Global and Regional Marketing teams, as well as wider regional stakeholders, the Product Manager will develop Trade Marketing Calendars, create and present newness and launch presentations, and prepare retailer decks and commercial plans. The role will involve presenting plans internally and to retail partners, as well as adapting global brand strategies and assets to meet the needs of diverse markets and customer footprints.

The Product Manager will also lead by example, providing guidance, coaching and support to the Marketing teammates to encourage their professional development and growth within M·A·C Travel Retail West.

The successful candidate will also contribute to regional priorities and ad hoc projects, consistently seeking opportunities to improve processes, ways of working and commercial performance.

Travel Retail is a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a positive, flexible, hands-on and committed approach.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding analytical and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, commercial acumen and excellent presentation abilities. Experience in product management, marketing, trade marketing or a related commercial role within the beauty, luxury, retail or travel retail industry would be advantageous.

Strong business analysis skills and advanced computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, are essential. The candidate will also need excellent communication, project management, organizational and administrative skills, together with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

A proactive, adaptable and solution-oriented approach is required, alongside the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions, markets and retail partners. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, influencing others and presenting recommendations with confidence.

A creative, flexible and positive ‘can-do’ attitude, combined with a consistent focus on executional excellence and continuous improvement, is essential for success in this role.