Calling all innovators, disruptors, and dreamers!
Join L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over 100-years, we’ve been transforming, fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while staying true to our commitments to society and the planet. Do you want to be challenged and developed within your area of expertise? Then you might be just the one we are looking for to strengthen our Consumer Products Division as the Key Account Manager in Oslo.
Your mission...
As the Key Account Manager your role is to build, manage and develop a long-term relationship with the client to achieve the targeted sales revenue. The successful candidate will be focused on identifying and unlocking growth initiatives with the client. You will develop and execute the strategy, operational plans and define the roadmap to reach your targets. You work closely with internal and external stakeholders. You are responsible for optimizing the plans, financial planning, and profitability with the account. You have day-to-day contact with the client’s buyers. The role reports to the Business Unit Manager Food & Variety.
You will…
- Lead and negotiate annual agreements with one of our biggest clients in the Nordics, managing a multi-country business plan
- Develop plan, KPI’s and goals
- Define and implement go-to-market strategy and launches with cross functional teams (marketing, supply chain, finance, sales)
- Develop a customer centric business plan; turn shopper insights into business opportunities
- Lead the brand and campaign activation
- Identify new trends and opportunities for business growth and implement action plans
- Build and maintain a strong relationship with the client to make sure we will keep our position as their preferred partner in our categories
Your profile…
- You have 2-4 years’ experience from a similar role (preferably from a similar industry)
- You are fluent in Norwegian and English
- You are a strong negotiator and communicator as well as a proven self-starter with strong analytical skills combined with a good strategic view and an operative mind-set
- You are fact based, analytical and have complex problem-solving skills
- You know how to make presentations that will involve and engage your audience
- You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- You are extrovert and have the ability to build connections & a network in a complex matrix organization
- You have a hands-on and pro-active approach and want to drive results
The employment is fixed term for 12 months and placed in Oslo, and we are looking for the candidate to start as soon as possible, while we are willing to wait for the right candidate. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so do not wait to apply! We welcome everyone to apply no matter your gender, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
What’s in it for you?
We offer you great level of responsibility from the very start, challenges and opportunities including an individual career plan, coaching leadership, an extensive catalogue of trainings and e-learnings, competitive personnel benefits, modern offices, and a dynamic and international working environment with engaged and skilled colleagues. Our Nordic organization counts close to 1000 employees based in the four Nordic capitals.
Who are we?
Leading the world in beauty and pioneering the world of beauty tech; we have more than 90K employees across 150 countries on five continents and have a unique international portfolio of 37 brands. The Group generated sales amounting to 41.18 billion euros in 2023, and e-commerce accounted for 28% of the Group’s sales. We push boundaries and move fast globally to stay ahead of the game. As the market leader, we continuously deliver innovation and digital solutions that can bring beauty to all people around the world. L’Oréal truly embraces entrepreneurship, and you’ll have the chance to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life in an agile way not least through continued digital innovation. Your job will be your innovation playground.
What we do at L’Oréal always has a big impact. At L’Oréal, we define success as making a positive, conscious impact. We’ve been recognized as the World's most ethical company in the world by Ethisphere®. For the seventh time in a row, L’Oréal has been recognized as a global leader in sustainable development by the international non-profit organization CDP® in three areas: combating climate change, sustainable management of water, and protecting forests, for the fourth year running. In 2023, L’Oréal was for the 6th consecutive year recognized by the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for having successfully created an inclusive and equal work environment. We believe diversity fosters creativity and accelerates innovation. To ensure that our products meet the needs of every form of beauty in every culture, our team members must be as diverse and inclusive as the world itself. For us, our job is more than just a job, it is about building a better future for others and our planet.
Freedom to Go Beyond. That’s the Beauty of L’Oréal.