JUNIOR BRAND MANAGER – L’ORÉAL DERMATOLOGICAL BEAUTY DIVISION

Hello, we’re L’Oréal.

We’re not just building brands; we’re crafting experiences that inspire and empower. As the world’s leading beauty company, we’re redefining how people connect with beauty—and it takes bold, innovative minds to make it happen. Ready to leave your mark and grow with us? This could be your next big opportunity.

A Day in the life of a Junior Brand Manager

Ready to redefine skincare in East Africa? As a Junior Brand Manager, you'll be the driving force behind expanding a beloved, dermatologist-developed brand in East Africa, bringing accessible and effective solutions to patients and consumers across the region. Your strategic vision will ignite growth, crafting impactful campaigns and fostering partnerships that empower consumers with healthier skin.

Here’s what you’ll be working on: 

• Strategic Planning: Analyze consumer, competition insights and trends to ensure accuracy of marketing messages and plan
• Brand Management: Drive topline growth, manage brand P&L and pilot product value & volume mix, marketing spends.
• Develop annual marketing plan, full 360-degree brand strategy and ensure proper execution.
• Medical Marketing: Create visual aids, post call emails and leave behinds.
• Launches & Activations: Launches evaluation based on marketing activities and brand strategy, sizing and rolling out launch activation plan.
• Digital & Merchandising:  Lead digital activation campaigns and ensure proper brand expression online and offline.
• Advocacy: Manage influencer campaigns to amplify brand visibility and love. Campaigns.
• Roll-out innovative consumer activations and animations to drive brand love, awareness and testing.
• Influence management with all functions to deliver brands goals: finance, sales, supply etc.
• Deliver clear presentation to top management.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Brand Marketing.
• A medical/scientific background (e.g., a degree in Pharmacy, or a similar field) is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in marketing, digital marketing in FMCG / beauty / pharma is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of beauty market and appetite for science and medical.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive spirit, able to work in a challenging and fast changing environment. 
• An individual who takes full ownership of their assigned brands, confidently making decisions driven by the strategic vision they have crafted.
• Good eye for detail.
• Ability to multitask: able to switch from medical marketing to merchandising in a minute.
• Assertive with strong interpersonal and networking skills.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Strategic Vision: A strong ability to craft and execute brand strategies that drive growth and resonate with both professionals and consumers.
• Analytical Expertise: A data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze market trends, track KPIs, and make informed decisions to optimize performance.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven experience in managing budgets, pricing strategies, and financial performance to deliver measurable results.
• Digital Savvy: A deep understanding of digital platforms, advocacy, and influence strategies to drive brand visibility and engagement.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across the business.

What’s In It for You

• Take full ownership of our iconic brands and make a tangible impact in shaping their future in a dynamic and growing market.
• Be at the helm of driving innovative brand strategies, product launches, and digital-first campaigns that set industry benchmarks.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, from education to retail, and influence the professional salon channel.
• Expand your expertise in brand management while being part of a global leader in beauty innovation.
• Join a team that values creativity, agility, and entrepreneurial spirit, where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, we’ve been devoted to creating beauty that moves the world. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale while staying committed to making the world a more inclusive and better place for everyone and our planet.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and 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.