Strategic Skincare Category Growth Manager (Hybrid)

L'Oréal USA; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work policy

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K and Pension Plan

VIP access to internal shop

Monthly mobile allowance

Learning & Development programs

Employee Resource Groups

Zusammenfassung

L’Oréal USA's Dermatological Beauty division in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Manager, Skincare Category Development to lead strategy for the skincare portfolio with key retailers.

You will translate shopper insights and market data into growth initiatives, develop category plans, optimize product assortments, and drive planogram execution across the assigned retailer. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a category management role, Target experience preferred.
• Proven success in landing range reviews, developing retailer strategies, and executing impactful projects.
• Proven ability to generate actionable insights.
• Strong knowledge of shopper insights and their application to category management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to provide structured recommendations and drive action plans.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data tools - VIQ, Numerator, Nielsen.
• Proficiency with planogram software - Blue Yonder/JDA.
• Beauty experience a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct category analysis to shape Facial Skincare category strategy.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with retailer objectives.
• Strategically enhance product assortments and optimize placement.
• Design and implement planograms (virtual and physical) that drive execution.
• Partner with Buyers, Planners, SEM and Space Planning teams for cohesive execution.
• Deliver actionable shopper and market insights from syndicated data sources (NielsenIQ, Market360, Numerator, Spate, Suzy, Ipsos, Retailer loyalty, CDJs, UX studies, Merchandising Studies, Euromonitor, Kantar, Mintel).
• Serve as category subject matter expert to inform internal stakeholders and retail partners.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Market research insights

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field

Tools

VIQ

Numerator

Nielsen

Blue Yonder/JDA

Jobbeschreibung

L’Oréal USA's Dermatological Beauty division in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Manager, Skincare Category Development to lead strategy for the skincare portfolio with key retailers.

You will translate shopper insights and market data into growth initiatives, develop category plans, optimize product assortments, and drive planogram execution across the assigned retailer. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.