Come and be a part of the exciting and dynamic world of L'Oréal USA as a Junior Marketing Associate! The L'Oréal USA 12-Month Junior Marketing Associate (JMA) internship program allows creative visionaries and strategic thinkers to enhance their marketing knowledge in a fast-paced and hands-on environment. The JMA program is paid internship opportunity that for candidates who have graduated with a degree within the last 12 months and is able to work 40 hours per week.

We are looking for a Junior Marketing Associate to join the Urban Decay Global Business Development team (part of the Global Marketing/DMI team) in the Luxury Products Division of L’Oreal USA. The Global Business Development JMA assists with the development and execution of all GBD programs. This role is the logistical backbone to the GBD team and helps ensure all support teams are working cohesively. The GBD JMA role is integral in liaising with cross-functional teams as well as local markets (US and International) to support the business.

Learn more about all the different functions that fall under the Junior Marketing Associate Program here including Global Marketing & Product Development (DMI), Operational (US) Marketing, Social/Influencer/PR, and Digital (eCommerce, Analytics, etc.)

Beyond the Junior Marketing Associate program?

Successful completion of the program, as well as excellent demonstrated performance, entitles participants for top consideration and placement into the Management Trainee Program, an accelerated professional development, full-time salary position.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for communication of global strategy and partnership with the zone/markets to localize global launch strategies and guidelines – with a concentration on China, North Asia, Travel Retail and South Asia Pacific Middle East North Africa (SAPMENA) markets. Reports directly to the GBD Manager – responsible for championing global assortment management and generosity strategies for the brand. Drive the development of transversal initiatives (360 marketing, e-business, education, retail design) based on key market opportunities, managing through coordination of internal teams, zones and markets.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

MARKET RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advocate for markets and champion key projects, on behalf of and in partnership, with the GBD team across DMI- and Market-based teams, to optimize marketing, logistics, asset management and present new opportunities
• Support GBD Manager, key liaison for North Asia, Travel Retail, and SAPMENA zones, to optimize all aspects of the business including marketing plans, product launches, etc.
• Manage logistics of recurring market calls focused on understanding business opportunities, challenges, and product registration
• Work closely with 360 Marketing, PD, Development, GS&OP, and Suppliers to ensure adherence to China registration requirements and deadlines

BRAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with 360 Marketing, GS&OP, Key Markets and Retail Design to optimize productivity, support category strategies and achieve brand assortment management KPIs
• Support brand generosity program from an assortment and strategic perspective in partnership with 360 Marketing, eBusiness, PD and Development
• Responsible for updating and tracking the global launch tracker
• Responsible for updating the Global Assortment and Discontinuation list
• Track and send pre-launch formula samples, comps, finished goods PRPDs, to all zone affiliates
• Assist O+O team with ad hoc requests

These job responsibilities are subject to change in accordance with business necessity, other duties as assigned.

VALUES

Successful employee should be adaptable in using their organizational skills to prioritize tasks and opportunistic in taking ownership of various projects.  Have the urgency to anticipate busy schedules and teamwork to communicate with other members of the department to complete assignments on time and accurately. Possess openness in their problem solving and integrity in their research to effectively address the needs of the company. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable business partnerships accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to build strong collaborative relationships
• Quick learner with an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Must have excellent organizational and project management skills
• Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be willing to cater to various time zones to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills, communication skills and marketing knowledge
• Proactive and ability to identify the needs of the global business
• International experienced required, Asia experience preferred
• Fluency in Mandarin a plus, not required
• Passion for international business and for the beauty industry are a plus

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Candidates must have received a Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing or related field of study, Possess a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Prior internship or office experience preferred
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) of a BA degree in a marketing or digital related field.
• Legally authorized to work in the US on a fulltime, permanent, and ongoing basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

SOFTWARE:

• Intermediate-level Microsoft Office (expertise in Power Point & Excel)
• Experience in cloud-based systems

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We 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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