Manager, Marketing (Haircare) Kerastase US

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$98K/yr – $140K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive brand marketing leadership for a prestige haircare brand, shaping product positioning and go-to-market strategy across channels.

  • Own 360 marketing strategy to in-market delivery for brand pillars.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years in brand marketing in beauty or haircare.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership across Brand Marketing, DMI, Omnichannel, Sales, Education, and Creative.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • In partnership with the AVP, serve as the brand marketing lead with DMI on all product positioning and messaging — ensuring the brand's story is told with precision, luxury, and relevance across every consumer touchpoint.
  • Serve as the primary owner of assigned brand pillars — leading the development and execution of the full 360 marketing plan from initial strategy through in-market delivery across all channels
  • Develop and maintain a strategic activation calendar in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring all pillar initiatives are cohesively planned, on-brand, and commercially ambitious
  • Support the execution of all marketing aspects of the brand's strategic go-to-market plans — including sampling management, promotional planning, timely code and promo creation, and A&P budget tracking
  • Own the ongoing synthesis of competitive intelligence across the prestige and professional haircare landscape — monitoring brand activity, product launches, pricing, promotional strategies, and retail positioning
  • Translate competitive findings into clear, actionable insights that directly inform brand strategy, pillar planning, and go-to-market decisions
  • Act as a central connector across Brand Marketing, DMI, Omnichannel, Sales, Education, and Creative — ensuring seamless information flow and strong alignment on brand priorities across all teams

Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years in Brand Marketing and/or a related marketing function, ideally within beauty, prestige, or professional haircare
  • Experience across retail and direct channels including Sephora, Amazon, D2C, and/or professional Salons strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of the prestige and professional beauty landscape with a passion for luxury haircare
  • Proactive and results-oriented thinker who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and relationship-driven environment
  • Communicates clearly and succinctly in both oral and written forms — comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong critical thinking, competitive analysis, and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organized with proven multi-tasking, attention to detail, and project management capabilities
  • Ability to travel domestically

Nice To Have

  • Strong digital background
  • Cross-functional agility
  • Growth mindset
  • Prior experience with Sephora, Amazon, D2C, or professional salons (bonus)

Benefits

  • 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
  • Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
  • Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’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
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Traffic Source Mix
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44.3%
Direct
36.4%
Referral
9.5%
Social
8.9%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~90.9K

Marketing Team

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11,478 (13% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
9.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
19

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$8.5B
Last Raise
$2B
Post IPO Debt, 2 months ago

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