L'Oréal PPD - Product Manager
Location: Woodmead, Johannesburg
Are you passionate about haircare and driven to create innovative products that empower individuals? At L’Oréal PPD, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of learning, growth, and innovation, empowering our teams to reach their full potential and drive our business forward. As a global leader in beauty, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent who share our passion for excellence.
A Day in the Life:
As a Product Manager at L’Oréal PPD, you will be the architect of product success, orchestrating the launches and growth strategies for our pillar haircare products. Your deep understanding of the market, the consumer, and your product expertise will be crucial in driving brand love and exceeding business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Consumer & Market Intelligence: Be the voice of the consumer! Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to provide strategic recommendations to management.
Launch & Growth Strategist: Lead the charge in launching new products and driving sustainable growth for our pillar haircare products through strategic planning and execution.
Marketing Maestro: Craft and implement integrated marketing campaigns (IMC//Digital/Retail) that captivate our target audience and build unforgettable brand experiences.
Communication Catalyst: Adapt communication materials across all channels (visuals, digital assets, point of sale) to ensure a consistent and compelling brand message.
Collaboration Champion: Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams (sales, logistics, education, agencies) to execute the broader business strategy, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on target.
Category Expert: Leverage your expertise of the consumer, market, and competitive landscape to provide data-driven recommendations to management.
Budget Boss: Manage the product P&L with financial acumen, ensuring accurate sales forecasting and budget allocation.
Brand Guardian: Protect and champion the brand's identity, ensuring all actions align with the brand's purpose and values. Partner closely with the retail and education teams to implement a winning retail strategy, guaranteeing excellent execution of all materials and services.
Media Maven: Develop and implement impactful media and promotion plans, ensuring seamless execution of the trade marketing strategy.
Who You Are:
+ years of experience in FMCG/Retail with a passion for the beauty industry.
Proven success in the Haircare industry is highly advantageous. Analytical powerhouse with exceptional critical thinking skills.
Decisive leader with a knack for making informed decisions efficiently.
Communication virtuoso with a talent for building strong relationships and collaborating effectively.
A natural leader who inspires and motivates teams towards shared goals.
Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Finance, or Business Administration.
L'Oréal Competencies:
Innovator: Constantly seeking new and creative solutions to elevate our brand and products.
Strategist: Adept at developing and implementing winning strategies that drive results.
People Developer: Passionate about fostering the growth and development of others.
Integrator: A master collaborator who brings teams together to achieve shared success.
Entrepreneur: Possessing a proactive and entrepreneurial spirit with a drive to make a difference.
What We Offer:
At L'Oréal, we believe in rewarding and recognizing the contributions of our people. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
We're committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio -economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.
If you are a passionate and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a lasting impact on the world of beauty, apply now!
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