Director, Marketing, Skincare (LUXE)

L'Oréal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K & Pension

Hybrid work policy

Paid time off

VIP perks shop discount

Monthly mobile allowance

Learning & development access

Employee resource groups

Mental health & wellness programs

Job summary

L’Oréal is seeking a Director of Marketing for Skincare, based in New York. You will define the strategic vision for the skincare portfolio and lead cross-functional teams to drive growth, innovation, and share. Own the P&L and partner on 360-launch strategies to engage modern consumers.

You will manage a high-performing team, align with Sales, Education, Supply Chain and Digital teams, and drive profitability and brand equity across luxury skincare brands.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive marketing experience in Beauty or CPG.
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate data into marketing strategies.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams.
• Strong P&L management, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
• Experience driving skincare product launches from ideation to retail shelf.
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for skincare in alignment with brand objectives and financial targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive brand growth and innovation.
• Oversee end-to-end 360-degree launch strategy including digital media, influencer partnerships, PR, and retail.
• Manage skincare P&L, budgets, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Leverage consumer insights and analytics to identify trends and white-space opportunities.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing team of brand managers and specialists.
• Collaborate with Sales, Education, Supply Chain, and Digital/E-commerce for operational excellence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial acumen

Innovation

Beauty/CPG experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA is preferred

Job description

Job Title: Director, Marketing, Skincare

Division: L’Oreal Luxe Division

Location: 10 Hudson Yards, New York

Reports to: SVP Marketing

Who We Are

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beautyin terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L’Oréal Luxe Division, defying the rules is not just a belief; it’s our guiding principle. We see luxury beauty as a space of constant reinvention, where the extraordinary is not an accident, but a destination. Our mission is to lead this journey, shaping the future of luxury and unlocking the profound emotional power of beauty. With an unparalleled portfolio of 30 iconic and complementary brands, Luxe Division is the undisputed leader of luxury beauty.

What You Will Do

As the Director of Marketing for the Skincare category, you will define the strategic vision and go-to-market execution for our skincare portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive brand growth, increase market share, and deliver innovation that resonates with the modern consumer.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute the strategic plan for the skincare category, ensuring alignment with overall brand objectives and financial targets.
• Product Innovation: Partner with R&I and Global Marketing teams to lead the new product development (NPD) pipeline, from consumer insight generation to launch execution.
• Integrated Marketing: Oversee the end-to-end 360-degree launch strategy, including digital media, influencer partnerships, PR, and retail activation.
• P&L Management: Own the skincare category P&L, managing A&P budgets, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Consumer Insights: Leverage data analytics, market research, and social listening to identify emerging skincare trends and white-space opportunities.
• Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of brand managers and specialists, fostering a culture of creativity, agility, and performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Education, Supply Chain, and Digital/E-commerce teams to ensure operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive marketing experience in Beauty or CPG, with specific expertise in Skincare category management.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable marketing strategies.
• Leadership: Proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency in P&L management, budget allocation, and ROI analysis.
• Innovation: Experience driving successful product launches from ideation to retail shelf.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Marketing experience in the digital world, (i.e., social media, e-commerce, analytics, on-line) highly preferred.

What’s In It For You

• Salary Range: $144,800 - $210,000 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• 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

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