General Manager LDB at L'Oréal

Complete business accountability to develop the Business Unit’s (BU) brand portfolio and image, turnover and profitability in the local market.
Key Job Accountabilites

• Implement the international brands strategies in the country, determine and implement necessary local adjustments in close liaison with the international brand teams
• Enhance brands' attraction, image, and awareness in the country
• Increase brands' market share and sales growth
• Manage and is accountable for the BU’s P&L: define, optimise and monitor budget objectives (profitability, stocks, inventory, structure of P&L account)
• Define, implement and monitor marketing activity (launches, renovations, repositioning of products, media, competitor analyses, field activities…)
• Define, implement and monitor distribution strategy; build strong relationships with the trade
• Build the Group’s internal and external image and reputation in the BU, through strong relationships with local distributors, government agencies and key influencers
• Build and continuously adapt an effective and efficient organisation
• Recruit, develop and manage teams, ensuring knowledge transfer and change management
• Continue to strengthen succession plans with diverse hires in key positions
• Support, drive and accelerate the skills revolution in LDB
• Drive transformation projects across the Division

Professional & Technical Competencies Required
MARKET & CONSUMER INSIGHT

• Identifies market drivers
• Translates trends and consumer knowledge into meaningful insights

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

• Thinks brand strategy
• Imagines disruptive products & services
• Develops integrated campaigns that work
• Integrates retail & shopper expertise

ACTIVATION EXCELLENCE

• Delivers excellence with agility and rigor
• Integrates sustainable, business consciousness

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP

• Creates collaboration for bigger success
• Shares & leverages best practices

Education, Training And Experience Required

• Minimum six years of business unit management experience within L’Oreal is preferred
• Full P & L management
• Proven track-record of launching, accelerating and/or turning around brands
• Detailed experience with South African Drug retail, formal & informal environments
• Deep expertise and experience with digital, social media and influencer activations
• Professional knowledge of and competence in navigating the current South African eCommerce dynamics