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Manager, Skincare and Haircare Food & Club, LDB Category Development

L'Oreal USA, Inc
$98,400-$140,200
flex time, 401(k), remote work
United States, New Jersey, Berkeley Heights
50 Connell Drive (Show on map)
Jun 26, 2026
Job Title: Manager, Skincare and Haircare Food & Club, LDB Category Development Division: L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty Location: Hudson Yards, New York Reports To: Director, Category Development Haircare Who We Are: For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beautyin terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity. At L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brands portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals and skinbetter science offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin. What You Will Do: The Manager of Category Development, under the guidance of Director, Category Development Skincare is responsible for leading identified categories for the Commercial category team to leverage shopper insights and category analysis to establish strategies and enhance the shopping experience to accelerate the growth of dermatological skincare and haircare and our brands at Strategic Food and Club. The Manager will help develop and execute the dermatological skincare and Haircare category vision at Strategic Food and Club. Roles and Responsibilities: Help lead the strategic vision and development of identified categories at Strategic Food and Club. Build and maintain true understanding of market trends and omni-channel category insights. Partner with Sales team in developing strategic account objectives and executional plans. Be the channel insights expert internally with key stakeholders in particular Marketing and Trade marketing. Use all category and shopper tools, such as NielsenIQ, Market360, Amazon Tech/Profitero, Scintilla, Numerator, Spate, Suzy panel research, Ipsos panel research, social engagement tools, Retailer loyalty systems, bespoke shopper studies (CDJ's, Shopper Perception, UX studies, Merchandizing Studies and external market research (ex. Euromonitor, Kantar, Kline, Mintel). Attend high-level customer engagement meetings in partnership with sales to present LDB as category expert and thought leader. Lead development of holistic solutions that advance all pillars of traditional category management (assortment, category insights, on site merchandising, etc.) and work through the buying team to implement. Exhibit a constant sense of curiosity, be highly motivated to gain insight/understanding of the business and proactively come up with opportunities/recommendations to move the business forward. Consistently aspire to bring additional sophistication, improvement & efficiency to the analysis of the commercial business. Utilize and adapt all central category thought leadership (Quarterly Market Assessments) and research to Strategic Food customers and the Club Channel. Contribute to the evolution from Category Management to Category Development, focusing on long-term growth and innovation. Job Scope: Requires a national perspective of the consumer-packaged goods and beauty industry as well as experience in the mass retail environment. Requires strategic thinking skills, creative and original in terms of new or improved methods, procedures or ideas regarding processes. Responsible for all assigned projects and objectives; works in collaboration with all internal departments and Field Sales. Performance based on meeting the organization's objectives and schedules. Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and meet required deadlines. Contact with Field sales and direct account interaction as well as marketing managers, sales operations managers and other related functions and departments within New York. This position will provide contact and interaction with senior leadership. Collaborate with a diverse team in multiple off-site locations; Can manage client relationships to maximize our business investments; Shows strong ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize team efforts; Must think strategically and work independently while collaborating with team and supervisor. What We Are Looking For: A results-oriented individual who can translate market and shopper insights into actionable strategies, contributing to profitable growth for the LDB Hair category. You will possess a solid understanding of category management principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in Marketing, Category Management, or Sales within the beauty or consumer goods industry. Experience supporting the development and execution of retailer strategies and projects. Proven ability to analyze data and contribute to sales and profit optimization plans. Experience within the beauty industry, ideally with some exposure to multiple categories. Knowledge of shopper insights and their application to category management. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present findings and contribute to action plans. As an integral part of our culture at L'Oreal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package(Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oreal products as well as VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs. Additional Benefits Information As Follows: Salary Range: $98,400-$140,200 *(The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)* Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan) Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home) Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!) Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance) Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!) Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads) Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. 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