Senior Manager, Marketing – essie US 

Job: Manager/Sr Mgr, Marketing – essie US 

Position type: Permanent 

Employment type: Full - Time 

Location: New York - New York 

Country/Region: USA 

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 beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.  

At L'Oréal Consumers Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty has to be sustainable. Our division holds the world’s #1 beauty brand with L’Oréal Paris, the #1 makeup brand with Maybelline New York, the #1 natural brand with Garnier, as well as NYX Professional Makeup.  

Overview: This position is responsible to drive brand growth by developing innovative strategies and go-to-market plans for both new launches and cores businesses with executional excellence. In addition, the primary responsibility includes owning and uncovering consumer insights to initiate breakthrough communications and data-driven marketing. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to performing business & competitive analyses, marketing budget/forecasting, and preparing presentations for top management meetings. This position is an opportunity for a proactive, self-motivated individual to be both creative and analytical to help accelerate growth for this innovative and loved brand.   

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

New Product Launches:                                                      

• Work harmoniously with cross-functional teams to develop collaborative strategies and foster a high performing team culture
• Manage projects on time and proactively identify issues and work across cross - functional team to resolve
• Drive US go to market activation across multiple launches- shopper, social, media, e-com, etc.
• Collaborate with Creative to create launch materials including merchandising and POS displays
• Participate in selling project to management

Strategy & Planning: 

• Drive the research, analysis, category trends and insights to develop long term strategy
• Oversee and guide plans development and create vision for businesses

Business Management:                                                                        

• Develop and analyze business data, contribute to drawing conclusions, understand and begin to articulate category knowledge and the customer business cycle.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research
• Analyze data from Nielsen to understand and interpret State-of-the-Business analysis

Financial P&L and Forecasting:                                                          

• Pulling and analyzing sell-thru data 
• Perform Forecasting and consumption, shipment & inventory analysis
• Ensure forecast reflects promotional grid
• Participate in cross functional discussions regarding forecasts

Promotions/Advertising / Media: 

• Work intimately with agency partners to create breakthrough consumer communications in all touchpoints, from traditional media to digital data driven activations

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

Education/Experience:  

• BA degree required
• 5-8 years of Industry related experience 
• Marketing related experience is highly desired, but not required.  Consumer package goods or beauty industry experience is also highly desired
• Experience in Operational Marketing 

Skills: 

• PC Proficiency (Microsoft Suite)
• Information & Data management 
• Project Management Skills 
• Rigorous quantitative data analysis skills 
• Prioritization & Organization Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills (written and oral)
• Demonstrated L’Oréal Competencies: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Management, Achiever, and Innovator
• Strong appreciation for our business / sensitivity to métier
• Must be professional and energetic with a positive attitude

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs. 

Additional Benefits Information As Follows: 

Salary Range: $115,000-$140,000 (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   

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, 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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