Job Description

Senior Product Manager - Luxe Division
I am the SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER, and I am responsible for building the brand's long-term marketing strategy in the UKI, orchestrating its end-to-end execution with Trade Activation Team and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless delivery of campaigns. I am a storyteller and the voice of the brand DNA across the company.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
1.ANALYSIS & DIAGNOSTIC

• Working closely with experts across the company (e.g. Category, RGM, Business Growth Partner, Retail & Education, Activation Team, CRM, CMI, Community Manager) to deep dive into business performance (sell-out) and customer data to draw insights

• Have a finger on the pulse of competitor activities to identify best practices.

2.STRATEGY & VISION:

• Define Marketing strategy, Pricing Position, Customer targeting and investment choices (in partnership with Finance) with the objective of driving brand growth, through increased recruitment and loyalty .

• Support the Marketing Director / Manager in building zone decks and presentations for senior stakeholders.

• Communicate the strategic vision through storytelling and presentations to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Retail Drive, Collab Max, Conference)

• Translate the strategy into clear briefs for internal stakeholders and agencies (e.g. Media Managers, VMs, A&I, activation)

• Be the guardian of the Brand DNA and positioning.

• Be the champion of Diversity, equity and inclusion across all Communication touchpoints.

3. EXECUTION:

• Accurate forecasting of launches to maximise the opportunity and minimising creation of SLOBS, in partnership with Demand Planning

• Provide guiding principles to activation teams for forecasting of GWP, Samples and Coffrets (i.e. evolution YoY and Franchise Focus), upload on "Save" platform and submit final forecast

• Own legal and scientific sign-off of images and copy, and keep a close relationship with Sustainability Team

• Work in partnership with DMI and Zone, communicate the local needs, and co-create future campaign and launches.

• Work closely with Advocacy Managers to define messaging hierarchy and customer-centric USP across all campaigns.

• Build Retail Pack with monthly launch and phasing for your products / categories, working closely with your direct team and NAMs.

MY DELIVERABLES/OUTCOMES ARE:

• Product strategies and execution plans

• Campaign delivery

• Executional excellence across all touchpoints

WHO YOU ARE
I HAVE IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Strategy

• Product/Launch campaign excellence

• Forecasting

• Project Management

• Stakeholder management

• Business acumen and data analytics

• Influencing stakeholders

• Strategic storytelling and presentation

• Be a mentor for the wider marketing community and be a positive change maker for the Business Unit

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'Oreal'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'Oreal. 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'Oreal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with EUR29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay 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 L'Oreal Luxe Division, we create the very best of luxury beauty. Our portfolio makes up 26 brands of which 17 are global, including the highly-aspirational and multi-expert ones such as Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani. Thanks to our strong, balanced and complementary portfolio as well as our incredibly talented team of experts we are perfectly equipped to meet the endless and all-encompassing demands of luxury consumers around the world.
HOW WE RECRUIT
At L'Oreal, 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'Oreal.