Senior Product Manager - Redken (Professional Products Division) 9 Month FTC Until October 2026

L'Oreal; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty products company in the UK is seeking a professional to lead brand strategy and local activation. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a passion for beauty, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include launching initiatives and working collaboratively with teams to drive growth. Competitive benefits package offered, including discounts on iconic brands and enhanced family leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

60% discounts on brands

Private medical and dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced family leave

Paid fertility leave

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and pro-activity.
• Proven agility and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Build plans and strategies for the brand based on market data.
• Lead local launch and activation of the brand.
• Collaborate with commercial activation teams for growth.

Skills

Consumer trends understanding

Analytical and data-first approach

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong multitasker

Strong communication skills

Great relationship-building skills

Creative thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work 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.
• Collaboratively work 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 and align new launch sizing, manage A&P. Build launch P&L with finance and monitor performance of the brand and the activations with ROI / PA analysis.
• Present and manage meetings with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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 developed business acumen.
• Strong multitasker and "do‑er" mindset.
• Strong communication skills, articulate manner.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and thrive under pressure.
• Great relationship‑building skills and ability to network at all levels.
• Highly organised 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 adaptability to change.
• Ability to manage and coach.

About L'Oréal

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 we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

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.

Benefits

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!