Commercial Field Manager - L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty - Woodmead, South Africa

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

As a Commercial Field Manager, you will be at the forefront of L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty's retail operations in Woodmead, South Africa. Reporting to Commercial Director, you will lead and inspire a high-performing team of 40 people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic planning with hands-on execution, driving sales growth and building strong retailer relationships. You will collaborate closely with marketing, education, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution of brand strategies and maximize product visibility.

• Retailer Relationships: Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with key retail accounts, driving collaborative growth initiatives and ensuring effective communication.
• Team Management & Development: Lead, coach, and mentor your team, providing regular training and feedback to maximize their potential and achieve sales targets.
• Inventory Optimization: Analyse sales data, forecast demand, and collaborate with retailers to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize out-of-stocks.
• Merchandising & Promotion: Implement innovative merchandising strategies and promotional activities to enhance brand visibility and drive sales within retail locations.
• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor sales performance, analyse market trends, and provide data-driven insights to management to inform strategic decision-making.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budget for marketing and promotional activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and maximizing return on investment.

We Are Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented leader with a passion for the beauty industry and a proven track record of success in field management. The ideal candidate will possess:

• BCom degree or equivalent qualification
• 3-5 years within the same or similar role

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

The mission of L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty is to “Pioneer health and beauty to give the world life changing and sustainable dermatological solutions for all.” Our brands, including Vichy, La Roche Posay, CeraVe, SkinCeuticals are trusted & recommended by dermatologists, general practitioners and pharmacists all over the world.

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.