Senior Product Manager - Luxe Division

L'Oréal; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in beauty, L’Oréal seeks a Senior Product Manager for its Luxe Division in London. In this role, you will develop the brand's marketing strategies, manage campaign execution, and analyze performance insights to drive brand growth and loyalty. Join a diverse team in a company committed to innovation and inclusivity, with an industry-leading benefits package supporting professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Discounts on brands such as YSL, CeraVe, Armani

Private medical and dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite mental health support

Family and fertility leave

Leadership programs and expert talks

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of strategy and product launch excellence.
• Proficient in forecasting and project management.
• Skilled in business acumen and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building the long-term marketing strategy for the brand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure campaign delivery.
• Manage forecasting and execution of product launches.

Skills

Strategy

Product/Launch campaign excellence

Forecasting

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Business acumen and data analytics

Influencing stakeholders

Strategic storytelling and presentation

Mentoring the marketing community

Job description

Senior Product Manager – Luxe Division

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

A Day in the Life

• 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 analyze business performance (sell-out) and customer data to draw insights. Monitor competitor activities to identify best practices.
• Strategy & Vision: Define marketing strategy, pricing position, customer targeting, and investment choices (in partnership with Finance) to drive 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. Translate strategy into clear briefs for internal stakeholders and agencies. Be the guardian of 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 partnership with Demand Planning. Provide guiding principles for forecasting GWP, samples, and coffrets. Manage legal and scientific sign-off of images and copy, maintaining a close relationship with the Sustainability Team. Collaborate with DMI and Zone teams to co-create future campaigns and launches. Work with Advocacy Managers to define messaging hierarchy and USPs. Build retail packs with monthly launch plans in collaboration with the 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
• Mentoring the marketing community and fostering positive change within the Business Unit

What We Offer

Our industry-leading benefits package reflects how much we value our people. We offer perks like discounts on brands such as YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's, and Garnier, private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, onsite mental health support, family leave, and fertility leave. We also support your professional growth with 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 are committed 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 a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We value differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing that our diversity fuels innovation and growth. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and join our inclusive culture.