[MYSG] Category Manager

Who is L’Oréal?

L'Oréal is the world's largest and most profitable beauty company. Present in over 150 countries, L’Oréal has catered to all forms of beauty in the world for over 100 years and has built an unrivalled portfolio of more than 36 international, diverse, and complementary brands including L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Nyx Professional Makeup, IT Cosmetics, Lancôme, Kiehl's, Urban Decay, Shu Uemura, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Biotherm, Clarisonic, Kérastase, L'Oréal Professionnel, Matrix, Vichy, and La Roche-Posay.

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to one business: beauty. The group's mission is to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to women and men around the world with respect for their diversity. We aim to bring beauty to all people and plan to win over another one billion consumers by creating products that meet their diverse beauty needs and desires.

Our business is energetic and vibrant, underpinned by strong ethical principles and our belief that financial performance and responsible business go hand-in-hand. We are driven by our six core values: Passion, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Open-mindedness, Quest for Excellence, and Responsibility.

The boundary between beauty and technology is rapidly closing, and we are determined to lead in this new beauty tech world. Digital technologies and services are accelerating change, with data and AI opening new horizons for personalization. By integrating digital into our operations, we aim to foster better relationships with consumers.

When beauty and tech collide, the possibilities are endless! We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey. Would you like to be part of this adventure?

Why join us?

As the world's #1 beauty company, L'Oréal empowers its people to take risks, think creatively, defend their convictions, be resilient, and make their mark. We offer numerous opportunities, fast-track careers, and early responsibilities. Our ambitious goals drive us toward excellence, providing a continuous learning environment that helps you realize your potential.

We define success as making a positive, conscious impact. At L’Oréal, you are encouraged to think and act beyond your job. We push boundaries and move swiftly globally to stay ahead. Your role is a playground for innovation. We value diverse perspectives, and what makes you unique is what makes you great. You will have space to question, express, agree, and disagree. We believe in the power of mentorship and inspiration from exceptional colleagues.

What will you do?

Develop, frame, and execute local category strategies aligned with the global vision, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing categories, brands, shoppers, and portfolio opportunities at zone/global levels
• Cascading, implementing, and endorsing global and zone strategies locally
• Contributing to the 3-year plan by category for brands and channels
• Adapting and executing Category Activation plans in collaboration with Marketing
• Building yearly category strategies for local retailers
• Designing and recommending Category Activation plans
• Supporting Sales teams in implementing Category JBP with Marketing
• Building trust with top retailers through expertise on market trends and co-developing activation strategies
• Sharing global best practices on category activation and sales strategies

Who are we looking for?

• Market & Consumer Insight: Identifies market drivers and translates trends into insights
• Brand Development: Thinks strategically about brands, imagines innovative products/services, develops campaigns, and integrates shopper insights
• Activation Excellence: Delivers with agility and rigor, incorporates sustainability and business consciousness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

L’Oréal Competencies

• Innovator
• Strategist
• People Developer
• Integrator
• Entrepreneur

L’Oréal is committed to diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.