2027 Management Trainee Program - Marketing

L'Oreal USA, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

L'Oréal Company Store access

Summer Fridays

Housing assistance available

Job summary

L'Oréal USA, Inc is launching a two-year Marketing Management Trainee Program designed to develop the next generation of leaders within the United States. You will rotate across key marketing functions, gain hands-on experience, and build a powerful professional network while collaborating with teams across the organization.

Applications welcome from graduates with strong academics and a willingness to relocate to U.S. hubs.

Qualifications

• An ambitious student enrolled in a 4-year college/university, graduating December 2026 - July 2027
• Willing to relocate to one of our U.S. hubs: New York, NY; Clearwater, FL; or El Segundo, CA
• Minimum 3.5 GPA and legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day brand responsibilities from consumer insights to campaign execution on one of our 40+ brands
• Lead strategic projects from insight to recommendation presented to senior leaders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Digital, Supply Chain, Finance, R&I, Operations and Sales
• Build business acumen by working alongside brand managers in the beauty industry
• Sharpen presentation, analytics, leadership, and strategic thinking skills for your career

Education

Enrolled in a 4-year college/university, graduating December 2026 - July 2027

Job description

Join L'Oreal: As the #1 beauty company in the world with 40+ brands - CeraVe, Kiehl's, Maybelline, Prada Beauty, and Redken, to name a few - we embrace diversity, sustainability, innovation, and wellbeing to help you shape the future of beauty.

Launch your career in the exciting world of beauty with L'Oreal's prestigious Marketing Management Trainee Program! This two-year rotational program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders within L'Oreal USA. Immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of beauty, gain hands‑on experience across key functions, and build a powerful professional network. We're seeking driven, passionate graduates ready to make a real impact - are you ready to join us?

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, September 1 - September 15. We welcome students of all backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, gender expression, LGBTQ+ status, military status, and disability status, to apply.

Who You Are

• An ambitious student enrolled in a 4-year college/university, graduating December 2026 - July 2027
• Curious, trend-driven thinker who wants to help "create the beauty that moves the world"
• No prior industry experience required
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Able to start full-time in September 2027 upon graduation
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time, permanently, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA
  • Willing to relocate to one of our U.S. hubs: New York, NY, Clearwater, FL, or El Segundo, CA

Areas of Marketing You Could Work In:

Depending on your brand placement, you may gain hands‑on exposure to:

• Brand Strategy & Consumer Insights - translating consumer data into brand positioning and campaign strategy
• Content & Creative - developing short‑form video, social content, and campaign assets across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms
• Influencer & Creator Partnerships - identifying and nurturing authentic creator relationships to extend brand reach
• Data Analytics & Marketing Technology - working with tools like GA4 and internal dashboards to measure campaign performance and market share
• Product Innovation & Consumer Usability - supporting new product development from concept to shelf
• Integrated (360) Campaign Execution - helping bring multi-channel marketing plans to life across paid, owned, and earned media
• Competitive & Marketplace Analysis - benchmarking trends and competitor activity to inform brand decisions

(Note: if you're specifically interested in digital marketing/e-commerce, check out our Digital MT track instead.)

What You'll Do

• Own day-to-day brand responsibilities - from consumer insights to campaign execution - on one of our 40+ brands
• Lead strategic projects from insight to recommendation, presented directly to senior leaders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Digital, Supply Chain, Finance, R&I, Operations and Sales to see how each function shapes a brand's business
• Build business acumen by working alongside brand managers in the beauty industry
• Sharpen your presentation, analytics, leadership, and strategic thinking skills that carry into any career

The Program:

• Placement on a marketing team within one of L'Oreal's four divisions: Consumer Products, Luxury Products, Dermatological Beauty, or Professional Products
• Full calendar of professional development, executive networking, and social programming
• Perks: access to the L'Oreal Company Store (50-70% off L'Oreal-owned brands) + Summer Fridays (half-day every Friday!)
• Housing assistance available on an individual eligibility basis per L'Oreal Relocation Policy

What's In It For You:

• Salary Range: $89,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location)
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Being present in the office three days a week is considered an essential function of all office-based roles for eligible full-time employees.
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

About L'Oreal:

Innovation has fueled L'Oreal's business for more than 100 years and we will rely on our culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to help us continually evolve. L'Oreal's dynamic culture provides its employees with entrepreneurial freedom and opportunities to drive transformation across its 29.87B business, encompassing over 37 brands, around the globe. In the US, we have 12,000 employees working collaboratively across 14 states to build leading edge technologies, launch highly personalized products, reimagine consumer experiences, and develop creative solutions to reduce our environmental footprint.

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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