Product Manager

at  LOreal

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.

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.

• 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.
• 360 Marketing Maestro: Craft and implement integrated marketing campaigns (IMC/360/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.