Responsibilities

• Drive and synthesize category research, market trends, and consumer insights to architect the 3-to-5-year category strategy.
• Translate global brand equity into local market win-strategies, ensuring Garnier remains a market leader in Hair Color.
• Lead the annual budget planning and E10/full-year forecasting processes in partnership with Finance.
• Influence the broader Division strategy by representing the Hair Color business in executive-level forums.
• Own the end-to-end "Go-To-Market" process for multiple large-scale product launches.
• Collaborate with the DMI (Global Marketing) and International teams to ensure the US pipeline is robust and consumer-relevant.
• Lead the development of "breakthrough" new product concepts tailored to the US consumer.
• Partner intimately with creative and media agencies to deliver high-impact, data-driven consumer communications.
• Oversee a 360° ecosystem, from traditional media to digital, social, and influencer-led activations that drive "earn-and-own" media.
• Champion "Beauty Tech" initiatives to personalize the consumer journey in the hair color aisle.

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of business experience with a proven track record in strategic marketing or category management.
• Industry: Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or the Beauty industry is highly preferred; experience specifically within the Hair Color category is a significant plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Analytical Rigor: Expert-level ability to interpret complex quantitative data and translate it into actionable business strategies.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A "hands-on" leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a "test and learn" mentality.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels (local and international).
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced PC proficiency (MS Office Suite), particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Strategist: Maps the future and anticipates market shifts.
• Entrepreneur: Takes initiative and drives change with agility.
• People Developer: Invests in the growth of others to build a collective legacy.
• Integrator: Collaborates across functions to maximize results.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and a dedicated Pension Plan.
• Hybrid Work Policy: 3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home.
• Wellness & Time Off: Flexible Time Off, Vacation Buy Program, Summer Fridays, and Volunteer Time.
• Beauty Perks: VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop, product stipends, and monthly mobile allowance.
• Development: Unlimited access to e-learning, mentorship programs, and world-class leadership training.