LOA - UKI - Business Category Manager; LUXE Skincare

Business Category Manager (Skincare) LUXE

We are looking for a visionary Skincare Category Manager for our LUXE UK&I division. This isn't just about managing products; it’s about shaping the future of the luxury market. You will be the architect of growth, transforming deep shopper insights into winning strategies that captivate consumers and outperform the competition. If you thrive on partnership, data‑driven decision‑making, and driving market share in a fast‑paced environment, your next career chapter starts here

No two days are the same in the LUXE division, but here is what you can expect:

• Strategize & Shape: Build 1–3‑year vision for the category, translating complex CMI research and RGM learnings into an actionable Go‑To‑Market (GTM) strategy that optimises portfolio distribution and pricing.
• Collaborate & Arbitrate: Partnering with Brand Marketing and the CDMO team to implement GTM plans. You’ll act as the expert voice, sometimes arbitrating between brands to ensure the division’s total success.
• Insight & Intelligence: You’ll dive into market reporting, owning the Circana relationship and providing the "one source of truth" for category performance. You might lead an upskilling session for the wider division, presenting the latest trends and competitor innovations.
• Influence & Partner: You’ll work closely with the Commercial team to craft compelling retailer selling stories for upcoming Trade Days or Retail Drives, ensuring our POS and merchandising projects are grounded in expert consumer insights.
• Impact Media: Wrap up the day by contributing your category expertise to the Media and Search team, ensuring our digital strategy is perfectly aligned with shopper behaviour.

You must be a strategic thinker who enjoys the intersection of data and creativity. We are looking for:

• The Strategic Partner: You excel at working across functions (CMI, Brands, RGM, Commercial) to define unified plans for growth.
• The Market Expert: You have in‑depth skincare knowledge of market drivers, category trends, and internal vs. competitor product innovation.
• The Insight Specialist: You don't just look at data; you understand it. You have a proven ability to leverage consumer and customer insights to inform high‑stakes business decisions.
• The Communicator: Whether you are presenting at a Key Zone meeting or sharing info with other divisions, you are a confident presenter who can simplify complex dynamics into clear narratives.
• The Results‑Driver: You are motivated by core KPIs, specifically Category Market Share Growth and Category REX %.
• The Relationship Builder: You can own and nurture key external partnerships (like Circana) while maintaining collaborative internal relationships across all levels.

Our industry‑leading award‑winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they’re at the heart of L’Oréal’s success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.

Enjoy perks like money‑saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You’ll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, Cera Ve, Armani, Kiehl’s and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.

Learning is in our DNA at L’Oréal. We’ll help you master your role, build skills, and access top‑notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there’s lots more too!

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty, where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.

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