Senior Category Strategy Manager (w / f / d)

We are driven by a passion for beauty that moves the world.

We are the market leader in Beauty and a pioneer in Beauty Tech. As a result of the constantly changing world, cosmetics and technology are inseparably linked for us. Together with our consumers and partners, we anticipate trends and shape the beauty of tomorrow.

We live sustainability and environmental protection. By our Commitments , we mark the beginning of a more radical transformation and embody our view of how a company\’s vision, purpose, and responsibility should look to meet the world\’s challenges. Our initiatives , employees in various countries , are transforming our business to ensure that our activities respect the boundaries of our planet.

For our location in Düsseldorf, we are looking for people who will join us in making a difference.

The Senior Category Strategy Manager (w / f / d) works in close cooperation with other functional teams, such as Marketing, Commercial, Market & Consumer Insights.

1. Identifying market opportunities and growth potential for LDB to win market share in upcoming years in our key categories (with a high focus on RX acceleration).
2. Developing and implementing strategic priorities respecting the full patient and consumer journey with LDB teams by leading or supporting cross-functional project teams.
3. Supporting the LDB leadership team in preparing key strategic meetings (GM visit, Zone, Multi-Div).
4. Expanding and developing our market, category, consumer, and competitor insights:

• Key person for CMI for consolidation and development of consumer and category insights studies, managing the overall study needs.
• Analyzing, sharing, and transferring relevant insights into tactics and strategies in close cooperation with our LDB teams (brands, commercial, digital, education).
• Upskilling the LDB community on market and consumer insights and supporting critical brand and sales meetings with relevant consumer, category, and industry insights.
• Owning the market projection process in collaboration with the Corporate CMI Team and exchanging insights with counterparts within other divisions.
• Driving category growth and identifying profitable growth potentials with our Revenue Growth Manager.
• Regularly exchanging and representing our division’s perspective in cross-divisional and international contexts.

Your profile

Successfully completed university degree

At least X years of experience in sales, marketing, category management, or business development; ideally in cosmetics or pharmaceutical environments.

Good understanding of the cosmetics market.

Experience in the pharmacy environment is an advantage.

Strong analytical thinking skills and an affinity for numbers.

Ability to develop and implement fact-based strategies .

Skill to navigate easily between top-line strategy and operational data/insights.

Strong communication skills, team player, assertiveness, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment.

Our offer

• Permanent employment in a crisis-resistant, growing market with a comprehensive range of social benefits.
• A competitive and attractive salary and benefits package.
• Personal and professional development opportunities, a steep learning curve, strong team spirit, and an open, cooperative culture.
• Diverse, national, and international perspectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

L\’Oréal is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants.

We value diversity, inclusion, and individual self-expression in the workplace, as they strengthen our teams and help us reflect the society and our consumers. Discrimination of any form is not tolerated.

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