Product Innovation Manager – Local Brands
Nairobi, Kenya
Run the brand like it's yours.
In Marketing here, you don’t just work on a brand, you run it. From day one, you are expected to operate with the autonomy and accountability of a business owner. That means balancing two extremes: you need the creative vision to shape a brand’s identity, alongside the operational grit to manage a complex portfolio and drive daily execution.
Skills you'll sharpen here
- Big idea creation
- Brand building
- Content creation
- Marketing literacy
- Marketing strategy
- Omnichannel experience design
As well as these, L'Oréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking.
Inside the operation
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What does being a marketer here mean?
Marketing is the strategic heart of our business. You will steer cross-functional teams to turn strategy into reality. With 37+ brands, the scale is massive and the expectations are high. If you want full accountability for both the big ideas and the bottom line, here is where you can do it. Consider this one of the best entry points to a career with us. We're not looking for beauty lovers or experts. We're looking for go-getters with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Product Innovation Manager – Local Brands
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Product Innovation Manager – Local Brands
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
You will drive local product innovation from concept to shelf, translating consumer habits and market trends into commercially successful beauty launches. Reporting to the Brand Business Lead, you will connect local consumer needs with Research & Innovation to build relevant product pipelines.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Identify high-potential local market opportunities by translating consumer insights into actionable innovation briefs.
- Partner with Research & Innovation teams to assess formula feasibility, packaging, and business potential, embedding Augmented Beauty and sustainable design practices.
- Build commercial business cases for new launches, defining volume forecasts, pricing, and profitability targets.
- Direct 360-degree launch toolkits across digital, point-of-sale, and media channels to ensure distinctive brand expression.
- Steer complex cross-functional launch schedules, resolving operational bottlenecks to meet go-to-market milestones.
We Are Looking For
You bring curiosity for local culture and a sharp instinct for commercially viable beauty concepts. You bring:
- Consumer Insight & Analysis: Ability to translate consumer behaviour and market trends into clear product opportunities.
- Product Conception: Capability to shape compelling product concepts from initial ideation through to launch execution.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of financial viability, pricing logic, and volume forecasting to validate business cases.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Track record of aligning marketing, R&I, and commercial teams around shared project milestones.
- Brand & Creative Direction: Eye for distinctive brand identity and multi-channel creative storytelling.
What's In It For You
- A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
- Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal.
- An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
- A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal/environmental causes to make a concrete difference.
Who We Are
At L'Oréal, every brand carries its own distinct identity and cultural footprint. We empower our brand teams to take risks, challenge conventions, and design products that resonate locally while scaling globally.
We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.Wondering how AI is integrated in our L'Oréal recruitment process? Find practical information and advice in our AI Charter.Ready to apply? careers.loreal.com is the official trusted website.
- Reference number: 259655
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Date posted: 10/28/2026
- Employment type: Full-time
- Professional field: Marketing
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Product & Services
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.
View our AI Charter (opens in new window)Your marketing journey: no single path for all
At L’Oréal, we believe your growth is as unique as your ambition, and your journey here is never static. We provide an infinite playground where you can build a "Portfolio of Careers" across our 4 divisions and 37+ global brands, moving seamlessly within our playground of possibilities.
- Marketing roles such as like Product Management, Campaign & Content Management, Online Management etc
- A geographic scope such as local market or zone or global (DMI)
- Transversal growth: into different functions such as commercial, digital or general management
- Strategic leadership: growing into roles such as Marketing Director or General Manager
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What our people say
L’Oréal is the amusement park for a Marketeer like me because if you have an innovative spirit, entrepreneurial attitude and strong motivation, L’Oréal enables you to do almost whatever you want.
Damiano, Marketing Manager Vichy, LATAM
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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