As a big leading multinational company, we are pushing boundaries in the world of traditional and digital strategies with a spark for genuine creativity. There are no two days alike and that's what gets us excited every morning. That means working here is challenging, invigorating, and rewarding. We are one group, but with many opportunities. Join us and became a part of a group of 158 nationalities speaking 58 different languages through 140 countries! Having 37 iconic international brands in our Group portfolio makes your adventure limitless!

Discover the world of L’Oréal by applying for:

Product Manager (m/f)

based in our office in Belgrade

YOUR ROLE:

We're looking for a new colleague (m/f) who will be the part of our Consumer Products Division, having the chance to work for the whole L’Oréal Adria Balkan region. Position of Product Manager requires independent, agile, and organized person who will be responsible for:

• Defining and guiding the regional brand strategy consistent with the international brand positioning and the regional priorities to contribute to continued growth of the brand and consumer relationships.
• Defining the strategic directions and the 3-year marketing plan, guiding portfolio priorities (new launches, pillar products’ renewal and animation of core catalogue) and supervising entire go to market process across multiple touchpoints (social, media, promotional plans, advocacy).
• Taking ownership of international launches and creating the right angle of attack to build integrated, engaging consumer brand experiences locally. Supervising the entire development process and deadlines.
• Owning and managing P&L, budget & forecasting.
• Leading the marketing mix strategies (IMC/360/Digital/Retail) and the adaptation of communication (imagery, digital, point of sales).
• Working closely with media agency partners to influence media directions, with respecting local specificity and media rules of engagement.
• Mobilizing other departments (sales, logistic, trade, etc.) and partner agencies to develop a broader business strategy.
• Defining clear messages to present to top management and accompanying the teams in the preparation of meetings.
• Building, developing, and managing your team, coaching them, and developing their marketing expertise and know-how. 
• Overseeing and guiding vision of development of our permanent (Makeup wall stands) and non-permanent (Hot Spots) POS materials to bring excitement to the category, reinforcing franchise visibility and ensuring brand identity is clear for the consumers. 

YOUR JOB MISSION:

With us, you’ll strive and drive. You’ll try, might fail, try better to succeed. You will never do it alone, but with our inspiring teams. At L’Oréal, you get down to every task as if you're the leader of that project - no matter what your title says. We want you to grow beyond your limits by creating an environment where you are inspired to learn, to challenge the status quo and to make your ideas as best practice. We want to spread your wings by constantly exploring and upgrading yourself in various areas.

THE IDEAL PROFILE:

• Has minimally 3 year of work experience in a similar position
• Holds a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree 
• Is experienced in creating or adapting brand communication 
• Is experienced in creation and execution of marketing campaigns
• Is familiar with market and competition analysis
• Has experience working with the agency’s media and creative
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Has a sense of responsibility and ability to work autonomously
• Has good attention to details 
• Has a consumer centric mindset
• Has excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, Outlook)
• Is fluent in English 

WONDERING WHO YOU WOULD WORK WITH?

Our L'Oréal Adria Balkan dream team is based throughout several countries (Bosnia&Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia), speaking more than 7 languages, and united towards one ambition – creating L’Oréal, for the future!

On this position, you would be part of our Consumer Products team in Belgrade, but you would closely collaborate with passionate and engaged colleagues throughout all our countries, that are experts in their respective fields and that are driving excellent market performance results in a highly ethical, friendly, and inspiring environment!

We’re proud to say that L’Oréal Adria Balkan region is winner of several „Zlatni indeks“ awards in Croatia and recognized as one of top employers in Serbia with recognition „Vrh poslodavac“!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU?

You might be a cosmetics junkie — or you might not. You can be an introvert or an extrovert. The point is, whoever we are, we are all a team and we’re always here to help, celebrate and cheer one another! That’s what makes the glue of L’Oréal: the people. But apart from that, we also appreciate and share our love for:

• Numerous opportunities for constant learning, with many online&offline educations!
• Our colleagues. They will be like your second family. P.S. we enjoy our team buildings and informal gatherings as well!
• Love for food. Fresh fruit for the breakfast? Many coffee machines (or space to cook your own turkish coffee!) and our cozy lunch spaces? Yes, we have it 😊
• Our Share&Care program. It serves to offer numerous benefits to protect us and our health, to give us balance in personal life and workplace as well😊
• Flexibility. As simple as that – from flexible working hours, to possibility of remote working, to Sunny Fridays during the summer where we enjoy shorter Fridays!
• We don't have to mention working with top international brands in the business, and the most passionate professionals in the industry?
• The fact that there's (usually) no such thing as standard career path. Each of us has the opportunity to be empowered and to lead the change we want to see within the biggest beauty company in the world!

Find more about our projects & brands that we’re so proud on, and our Adria Balkan region on this LINK!

OUR VALUES

Passion, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, open-mindedness, quest for excellence and responsibility are in L'Oréal's genetic code.

If you are ready for this challenge apply by sending your CV and cover letter in English by 12.09.2024.!

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.