Product Manager

Job Description

Key job accountabilities

To contribute to the growth of a brand on his / her market, by driving new product launches andpushing growth

on pillar products through the implementation of promotional and advertising Excellence for a specific

product(s).

• Implement new product launches and strive to maintain growth on pillar products

• Execute the local adaptation of advertising creative material; implement media recommendation

• Propose and implement promotional and trade marketing plan for product(s)

• Analyse market and consumer data and make recommendations to management

• Interact effectively with other departments (sales, logistics, training department…) to support marketing

objectives

• Manage PPP budget for product(s) and ensure sales forecast accuracy

Technical & Professional competencies required

• In-depth sensitivity to our métier (see MAP for details)

• In-depth knowledge of products/category

• Research and market data analysis

• Knowledge of local retail dynamics and environment

• Knowledge of competitors, markets trends and consumers

• Financial knowledge (S21, Cost of Goods, sales forecasts)

• Media planning knowledge

• Ability to adapt advertising creative material

• English and/or French

• Knowledge of the brand

Must Haves

In addition to the Must Haves for all (Diversity at L’Oréal, FIT, MAP,…)

• Métier seminar (or Fragrance Basics LPD only)

• Media 1: Essentials (CPD only)

• Discovering the World of Professional Luxury (PPD only)

• Salon Understanding (PPD only)

Please note, interviews for this position will take place at our Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit in London, 16- 18th of May 2014. Relevant candidates will be contacted and invited to attend the event.