Director, Marketing, Skincare (Kiehls)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$145K/yr – $210K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the skincare category strategy, lead the NPD and integrated marketing programs, and manage P&L while building and guiding a high-performing, cross-functional team.

  • Owns category strategy, profitability, and growth initiatives.
  • Leads end-to-end product development and 360-degree launch plans.
  • Partners across Sales, Education, Supply Chain, and Digital/E-commerce to ensure excellence.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute the strategic plan for the skincare category, ensuring alignment with overall brand objectives and financial targets.
  • Product Innovation: Partner with R&I and Global Marketing teams to lead the new product development (NPD) pipeline, from consumer insight generation to launch execution.
  • Integrated Marketing: Oversee the end-to-end 360-degree launch strategy, including digital media, influencer partnerships, PR, and retail activation.
  • P&L Management: Own the skincare category P&L, managing A&P budgets, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
  • Consumer Insights: Leverage data analytics, market research, and social listening to identify emerging skincare trends and white-space opportunities.
  • Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of brand managers and specialists, fostering a culture of creativity, agility, and performance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Education, Supply Chain, and Digital/E-commerce teams to ensure operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Experience: 8+ years of progressive marketing experience in Beauty or CPG, with specific expertise in Skincare category management.
  • Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable marketing strategies.
  • Leadership: Proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Financial Acumen: Strong proficiency in P&L management, budget allocation, and ROI analysis.
  • Innovation: Experience driving successful product launches from ideation to retail shelf.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA is preferred.

Preferred

  • Marketing experience in the digital world, (i.e., social media, e-commerce, analytics, on-line) highly preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $144,800 - $210,000 (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’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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No.1 Beauty Group Worldwide.No.1 most innovative company in Europe (Fortune's ranking).We are 90K employees across 150 countries on five continents, united by our shared purpose: creating the beauty that moves the world. Our 37 international brands are divided into four unique Divisions: Luxe, Consumer Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Professional Products. This diverse portfolio includes brands like Kiehl’s, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Aesop, Maybelline New York, Essie, Kérastase, IT Cosmetics, Prada Beauty, Biotherm, Shu Uemura, Viktor&Rolf, Maison Margiela, Urban Decay, Redken, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Diesel, Garnier, L’Oréal Paris, and more. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to one business: beauty. We want to bring beauty to all people. Our goal is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by innovating and creating cosmetic and skincare products that meet the infinite diversity of their beauty needs and desires.That’s about us... now what about you? You are driven and up for a challenge! You’re passionate about putting your best foot forward, but you’re not afraid to fail either. You love to learn, grow and make an impact on the world. You can be an intern, or at a senior level position, we’re always looking for new people to join our teams.If you are ready to take charge of your career and join us, you’re one click away: https://careers.loreal.com/en_US/contentInterested about our quest to the next billion consumers, follow us here to get the insider scoop on our business, culture, and tips on how to join us to shape the future of beauty.Freedom to go beyond, that’s the beauty of L’Oréal.

Founded in 1995
Clichy, Île-de-France, FRA
91K employees (14,463 in marketing)
83% recommend to a friend
92% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.3%
Direct
36.4%
Referral
9.5%
Social
8.9%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~90.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11,478 (13% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
9.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
14

Funding

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

Funding History

  • Jan 2026
    Post IPO Debt • $2B
  • Nov 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $3.5B
  • Oct 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $1.4B

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