Product Manager - Aesop

L'Oréal; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in London is seeking a Product Manager to drive brand growth through strategic marketing and product management. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure launch excellence, and deliver effective campaigns. A strong track record in product growth and strategic storytelling is required. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discounts on brands

Private medical and dental insurance

Gym memberships

Mental health support

Family leave

Fertility leave

Leadership programs

Qualifications

• Proven track record in product growth and market share expansion.
• Skilled in ensuring launch excellence and accurate forecasting.
• Deep knowledge of strategy and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute the brand’s marketing strategy.
• Collaborate with various teams to analyze business performance.
• Define and communicate the strategic vision through storytelling.

Skills

Results-driven professional

Product growth and market share

Strategic storytelling

Data analytics skills

Excellent stakeholder management

Job description

Product Manager – Aesop

I am the PRODUCT MANAGER, responsible for building the brand’s marketing strategy in the UKI, orchestrating end-to-end execution with the Trade Activation Team and key stakeholders to ensure seamless campaign delivery. I serve as a storyteller and the voice of the brand DNA across the company.

A Day in the Life

Analysis & Diagnostic

• Collaborate with experts across the company (e.g., Category, RGM, Business Growth Partner, Retail & Education, Activation Team, CRM, CMI, Community Manager) to analyze business performance (sell-out) and customer data for insights.
• Monitor competitors’ activities to identify best practices.

Strategy & Vision

• Define marketing strategy, pricing, customer targeting, and investment choices (in partnership with Finance) to drive brand growth through increased recruitment and loyalty.
• Communicate the strategic vision through storytelling and presentations to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Retail Drive, Collab Max, Conference).
• Translate strategy into clear briefs for internal teams and agencies (e.g., Media Managers, VMs, A&I, activation).
• Ensure adherence to the Brand DNA and positioning.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all communication touchpoints.

Execution

• Forecast launches accurately to maximize opportunities and minimize SLOBS, in collaboration with Demand Planning.
• Guide activation teams on forecasting GWP, Samples, and Coffrets, and manage related uploads and submissions.
• Handle legal and scientific sign-offs for images and copy, maintaining close ties with the Sustainability Team.
• Manage relationships with DMI and Zone, communicating local market needs.
• Work with Advocacy Managers to define messaging hierarchy and customer-centric USPs.
• Develop retail packs with monthly launch plans, collaborating with your team and NAMs.

Who You Are

• A results-driven professional with a proven track record in product growth and market share expansion.
• Skilled in ensuring launch excellence and accurate forecasting.
• Able to develop and execute comprehensive product strategies and plans.
• Experienced in delivering impactful campaigns and ensuring executional excellence.
• Deep knowledge of strategy, product/launch campaign excellence, and forecasting.
• Proficient in project and stakeholder management, influencing decision-makers.
• Strong business acumen and data analytics skills.
• Excellent at strategic storytelling and presenting complex information effectively.

What We Offer

Our industry-leading benefits package reflects how much we value our people. We offer a competitive package including perks like discounts on brands like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's, and Garnier, private medical and dental insurance, gym memberships, mental health support, family leave, and fertility leave. We also invest in your growth through leadership programs and expert talks.

Who We Are

L’Oréal operates in 150 markets worldwide, dedicated to creating beauty that moves the world. As the industry leader with €29 billion in sales, we address complex challenges at scale while committing to inclusivity and sustainability. Our Luxe Division features 26 brands, including Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, and Giorgio Armani, meeting the diverse demands of luxury consumers globally.

How We Recruit

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all employment practices. We value differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing that our diversity fuels our creativity and success. This is the beauty of L’Oréal.