SENIOR MANAGER - MT BUSINESS PLANNING
Mumbai, India
Own the business, not just the sale.
Commercial roles here go far beyond a standard sales pitch. You will operate in a true O+O (Offline + Online) environment, connecting physical shelves with digital carts across everything from mass market to luxury boutiques and social commerce. The expectations are high: you will negotiate directly with major retailers, take early ownership of your strategy, and manage a real P&L (Profit and Loss). If you want to build sharp omnichannel skills and see your decisions directly impact how the world buys our iconic brands, this is where you do it.
Skills you'll sharpen here
- Business opportunities identification
- P&L management
- Sustainable business model design
- Negotiation
- Activation excellence
- Omnichannel experience design
As well as these, L'Oréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking.
How we do business?
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You won’t be boxed into a single channel.
You’ll navigate a massive Offline plus Online (O+O) ecosystem, from mass retail and pharmacies to luxury boutiques and e-commerce, working alongside Marketing to connect physical shelves to digital carts..
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Expect early ownership and a steep learning curve.
You won’t sit on the sidelines. You will manage real budgets, drive live negotiations, and deliver immediate business impact. To back you up, our Commerce University will arm you with the exact omnichannel skills needed to thrive here.
SENIOR MANAGER - MT BUSINESS PLANNING
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Life is too short for a boring career, so build an extraordinary one with us. We believe your career should spark the same thrill and curiosity as your personal interests. Creativity drives everything we do, turning ideas into meaningful impact. With opportunities across brands, markets, and divisions, your growth knows no boundaries. Read on to know more about what’s in store for you!
Job Title:Sales Planning Manager - Modern Trade, Consumer Products Division (Mumbai, India)
Hello, we’re L’Oréal, We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.
A Day in the Life
Based at our Mumbai Head Office, this role reports to the Head of Sales Planning, Trade Marketing and Business Transformation. You steer channel strategy, lead team members, and align with internal stakeholders (Key Accounts Chains, Marketing, Sales Development, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Regional Sales) and external agency partners.
Business Planning:
- Responsible for Key Account Sales Planning and Forecasting
Business Performance and Reporting:
- Responsible for closely monitoring and tracking business delivery
- Root cause analysis – What’s working and What isn’t
- Solution Design and Deployment to ensure delivery in line with organisation’s objectives
- Leading the MIS team to ensure proper dashboarding and reporting of key KPIs
Reciprocal Partnership and Stakeholder alignment:
- Ensuring alignment across key stakeholders – Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales
Budget Management:
- Build and own the Modern Trade Spend Kitty
- Prioritise and optimize spends to maximise ROI
Business Transformation:
- Leading the Business Transformation agenda for Modern Trade across key Growth drivers (Availability, Visibility, and Implementation) and Enablers (Process, Capability, Organisation Design, Data, and Analytics)
We Are Looking For
You bring a structured analytical mindset, commercial curiosity, and strong communication skills to challenge the status quo. You bring:
- Understanding of the Modern Trade Channel: Ways of working
- Structured thinker with an Analytical bent of mind
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Keen learner with a desire to challenge the status quo and make an impact
Key Relationships:
This is a Team Management role. The role reports into the head of Sales Planning, Trade Marketing and Business Transformation.
- Internal: Key Accounts Chains, Marketing, Sales Development, Supply Chain and Regional Sales Team, Operations, Logistics, customer service and control team
- External: 3P agency partners
Education and Work Experience:
- MBA
- Should have worked in a front-line Modern Trade Sales role: NAM, KAM, ASM
- A stint in Trade Marketing will be an added advantage to the candidature
WHO WE ARE:
For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world.
With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future program, we offer every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.
Present in India since 1994, L'Oréal India is a 100% subsidiary of L'Oréal S.A. Today, L'Oréal India is present on all distribution channels with 27 brands, available in consumer channels (L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup); in hair and beauty salons (L'Oréal Professionnel, Matrix, Kérastase, Redken); in selective distribution (Kiehl's, Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent), CeraVe and La Roche-Posay in pharmacies and drugstores, and perfumes and make-up sold through L'Oréal International Distribution (Armani, Prada, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Victor & Rolf, Mugler, Azzaro, Maison Margiela, Cacharel, Guy Laroche, Urban Decay, Paloma Picasso, Youth To The People).
L'Oréal India employs more than 1,800 people in its head office in Mumbai, four regional offices, two production plants in Chakan (Maharashtra) and Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), two Research and Innovation centers in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Bengaluru (Karnataka) and one India Technology Hub in Hyderabad.
In India, L'Oréal's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are built around three pillars: empowerment, environment and education. In addition to the group's CSR commitments, L'Oréal's brands (L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Kérastase, Matrix, L'Oréal Professionnel) are also leading community impact initiatives in India.
L’Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L’Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Reference number: 256701
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Date posted: 10/01/2026
- Employment type: Full-time
- Professional field: Commerce
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Sales
AI Charter: our pact
Why a Pact? At L’Oréal, innovation has been in our DNA for over 115 years. As we invent the future of beauty, we see Artificial Intelligence as a powerful co-pilot, with the firm belief that technology must always serve people. This pact is our commitment to you: we want to be transparent about how we use AI during the recruitment journey, and we invite you to use it in a way that showcases your unique talents. Above all, we believe in a journey that is ethical, transparent, and human.
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What our people say
Commerce here moves fast, but you have total autonomy. You can go deep as an RGM expert or go broad across divisions and business models. You build the path you want.
Adam, Chief Growth Officer - Luxe, SAPMENA
What we bring to the table
Please note: The exact benefits can vary depending on your country.
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A Competitive Salary to Secure Your Talent
Our Share & Care commitment ensures you receive a competitive monthly salary that stands out locally, recognizing your contribution to our success.
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Your Health & Well-being First
You'll have access to medical coverage and a range of wellness resources, including mental health support, to ensure you feel your best.
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Unlock Your Potential
From day one, you get full access to our global learning platform with over 10,000 courses to build the skills for your future career.
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Flexibility for a Balanced Life
Find your perfect balance. We offer a hybrid work model and flexible arrangements, so you can manage your professional and personal life effectively throughout your career.
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The Ultimate L'Oréal Experience
Get generous discounts on our entire portfolio of iconic brands and be the first to try our latest product innovations.
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Thriving Community
Enjoy a dynamic work environment designed for connection and growth. From modern, collaborative offices to exciting social events, you'll be part of an ultra-connected network.
Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to see you apply.
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