Job Title:  Manager, Advisor – Target (Hair & Cosmetics)

Division: Consumer Products Division

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Reports to: Director, Advisor – Target (Hair & Cosmetics)

Who We Are: 

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.  

At L'Oréal Consumers Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty must be sustainable. Our division holds the world’s #1 beauty brand with L’Oréal Paris, the #1 makeup brand with Maybelline New York, the #1 natural brand with Garnier, as well as NYX Professional Makeup.  

 What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a highly driven, motivated and results-oriented professional who can effectively translate market and shopper insights on Hair & Cosmetics into actionable insights with a passion for details.  The successful candidate will possess a profound understanding of category management principles, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a proven ability to strategically influence both internal teams and external stakeholders.  You will work closely with the Category Director supporting retailer specific priorities on Hair & Cosmetics by providing data-driven recommendations that improve assortment, pricing and promotional strategies.  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Category Director in developing and executing comprehensive category strategiesontheHair & Cosmeticscategoriesthat align with the retailer'sobjectivesfor overall category performance and shopper satisfaction.
• Provideobjective, data-driven recommendations to retailers on category growth opportunities, market trends, and competitive landscape
• Proactively pull, analyze, and interpret a wide range of data sources, including confidential retailer POS data, syndicated market dataconsumer insights, and shopper behavior(e.g.NielsenIQ,VIQ,Market360, Numerator, Spate, Suzy panel research, social engagement tools, Retailer loyalty system, shopper studies, CDJ’s, Shopper Perception, UX studies, Merchandizing Studies,Kantar, Kline, Mintel)
• Identifykey category performance drivers, shopper trends, and white space opportunities for theretailerin Hair andCosmetics, translating these into insights and recommendations for the entire category.
• Continuouslymonitorthe competitive landscape and overall category performance to inform adaptive strategiesby conducting weekly in store and online visits.
• Serve as the category subject matter expertinHair & Cosmetics, influencing key decisions by providing internal stakeholders and retail partners with fact-based, strategic recommendations. 
• Support the development and revision of both physical and virtualHair Colorplanograms using JDA software
• Partner cross-functionally withtheHair & CosmeticsBuyers, Planners, SEM and Space Planning teams to ensure cohesive execution of category initiatives.
• Identifyand recommend new product opportunities, assortment gaps, and promotional strategies thatbenefitthe entireHair & Cosmeticscategory.

• Act as a trusted, confidential, and impartial category expertinHair & Cosmeticsfor our retail partners, fostering strong relationships built on data integrity and objectivity.
• Work internally withHair & CosmeticsSalesteams toalignstrategies that support overall category growth for our retailers, while navigating brand-specificobjectivesresponsibly.

Candidate should possess the ability to:

• Work within a highly networked environment and lead projects with sensitivity & leadership
• High attention to details and accuracy (written, verbal, non-verbal)
• Work independently, proactively, as well as collaborate and bring teams together when necessary
• Bring thought leadership andnew ideasto life.
• Manage complex situations: problem-solve and re-evaluate given multiple perspectives.  Be nimble and re-adjust priorities even under rush circumstances

Measures of Success:

• Maintain Category Captaincy
• Deliver quality Internal and external strategic insights
• Positive Feedback from retail partners on objectivity, value, and adherence to confidentiality (NDAs)
• Strong, Collaborative Relationships with retailerand internalpartners
• Deliver category projectsonHair & Cosmeticssuch as category reviews, test concept proposals, online and in-store competitive assessments.  
• Deliver shopper-centric planograms that reflect best-in-class merchandising principles
• Effective & Timely Support provided to the Category DirectorandHair & CosmeticsBuying Teamfor strategic initiatives and projects.
• Proactive Identification of key category opportunities and risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, orrelatedfield.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a category management role, Target and Beauty experience preferred.
• Proficiencyin syndicated data analysis (e.g., Nielsen, IRI,Circana, M360) with advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with planogram software (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder) isrequired.
• Strong Analytical Skills with the ability to analyze complex data,identifytrends, and develop actionable, unbiased insights(e.g.Numerator, Spate, Suzy panel research, social engagement tools, Retailer loyalty system, CDJ’s, Shopper Perception, etc.)
• Clear, concise, and persuasive verbal and written communication for internal and external stakeholders, especially with retailers.
• Capacity for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical principles (NDAs).
• Proven ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with retail partners and influence positive outcomes.
• Meticulous attention to detail andcommitmentto data accuracy.
• A self-motivated individual focused on achieving measurable category growth for retailers.

What’s In It For You:   

• Salary Range: $90,200.00 - $128,500.00  (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)   
• 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 for Career Progression (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    

  
Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!   

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