Head of Retail Outlets DACH (m/w/d)

L'Oréal; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty company is seeking a Head of Retail Outlets DACH to manage outlet performance and drive the remonetization strategy. Responsibilities include optimizing retail operations, developing promotional plans, and leading outlet teams. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of experience in retail and strong negotiation skills. The role requires full English and German proficiency and willingness to travel. A competitive remuneration package and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive range of social benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Voluntary profit-sharing scheme

Personal and professional development opportunities

Cooperative corporate culture

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in retail, commercial, or marketing roles.
• Proven ability to manage, upskill, and motivate store managers.
• Strong negotiation capabilities for impactful agreements.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Full English and German proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive outlet performance by strategizing contributions and managing P&L.
• Develop impactful promotional plans aligned with product availability.
• Monitor KPIs and optimize retail operations.
• Oversee supply chain operations and manage inventory.
• Lead, recruit, and develop outlet teams.

Skills

Retail Expertise

Team Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Mindset

English proficiency

German proficiency

Job description

Join us to create the beauty that moves the world!

As a global leader and Beauty-Tech pioneer, we are looking for passionate talents who want to actively shape our success story. In a constantly changing world, we identify the latest trends, act data-driven, and develop innovations that merge beauty with technology.

Over 86,000 employees in over 150 markets commit themselves every day to turn our vision of a sustainable and forward-looking beauty industry into reality.

At L’Oréal, we live a culture of learning, personal development, and entrepreneurship. We offer our employees numerous opportunities to expand their skills, take responsibility, actively shape their careers, and thus have a positive impact. With our long history of innovation and our commitment to sustainability issues, we set standards for responsible entrepreneurship.

Are you ready to shape the beauty world of tomorrow? Then become part of our team.

Mission

As Head of Retail Outlets DACH (m/w/d) you contribute to the No Waste remonetization strategy by managing outlet performance in order to reduce FG destructions, specifically but not uniquely by driving the outlet expansion plan. Guarantee the performances of the remonetization, the profit and the protection of our brands by managing excellence in execution that comply with all Group norms and guidelines.

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic & Economic Management: Drive outlet performance by strategizing contributions, managing P&L, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Promotional Planning: Develop impactful promotional plans aligned with product availability, integrating L’Oréal’s social causes and sustainability initiatives.
• Retail Performance & Operations: Monitor KPIs, optimize retail operations, and ensure seamless execution of marketing, merchandising, and operational strategies.
• Supply Chain & Inventory: Oversee supply chain operations, manage inventory efficiently, and ensure alignment with sustainability goals.
• People Management: Lead, recruit, and develop outlet teams, fostering a high-performing and customer-focused environment.

Your Profile

• Retail Expertise: 5-10 years of experience in retail, commercial, or marketing roles with a solid understanding of P&L management.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage, upskill, and motivate store managers and teams to achieve excellence.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation capabilities to drive impactful agreements and partnerships.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on business value and technical feasibility.
• Language & Mobility: Full English and German proficiency and willingness to travel regularly across DACH regions.

Our Offer

• A permanent employment contract in a crisis-resistant, growing market with a comprehensive range of social benefits.
• An attractive and competitive remuneration package as well as a voluntary profit-sharing scheme.
• Individual personal and professional development, a strong learning curve, strong team spirit and an open, cooperative corporate culture.
• Diverse national and international development perspectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

L'Oréal is an employer that is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, origin, disability, gender identity or other protected characteristics. Diversity & Inclusion is very important to us and is fully lived.