[2026] LOA - UKI - Product Manager - Matrix & Biolag (9 Month FTC)

Product Manager – Matrix, Professional Products Division (FTC until October 2026)

Strategy, creativity, and commerce: can you master all three? We need a proactive Brand Manager to drive our digital transformation and lead local activations across the UK&I. From forecasting launches to crafting media strategies and building advocacy through education, you’ll be the heartbeat of the brand. If you have a "consumer-first" mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit, join us and make an impact from day one.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Build plans and strategies for your brand based on analysis from market data, consumer and competitor insights to inspire and engage our B2C and B2B audiences.
• Lead the local launch and activation of your brand: from Forecasting to Implementation and Localisation of concept and assets, Ecommerce B2B Content & sell-out activations for launches and animations.
• Determine the media strategy of the brand with the agency to plan and execute.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the commercial activation teams to drive growth and acceleration of the brands in salons as well as developing new business and recruiting new customers with a clear category understanding and consumer first approach.
• Embrace a new marketing model with digital transformation at the heart building a seamless B2B online activation with the LPS team and the education team.
• Collaborate with multi-channel stakeholders in PPD both in the UK&I and multi-functionally within the brand team (Comms, Education, commercial, digital, finance, etc.).
• Forecast & align new launches sizing, manage A&P, build launches P&L with finance and monitor performance of the brand and the activations with ROI / PA analysis.
• Develop a marketing education strategy to amplify advocacy and drive sell in and sell out in professional channels.

WHO YOU ARE

• Strong understanding of consumer trends, shopper psychology & retail journey.
• Strong analytical and data-first approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Passion for beauty, marketing trends and innovation.
• Proven commercial sensitivity and develop business acumen.
• Strong multi-tasker and ‘do-er’ mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with an articulate manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure.
• Great relationship building skills and the ability to network at all levels.
• Highly organized and disciplined. Able to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and pro-activity/initiative.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Proven Agility and adaptable to change.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they’re at the heart of L’Oréal’s success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive. Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You’ll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl’s and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most. Learning is in our DNA at L’Oréal. We’ll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks.

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 €29 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. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty, where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.

In the Professional Products Division, our mission is to be the partner of choice for the professional hair industry. Inspiring stylists and creating desirability amongst consumers with meaningful brands. We’re the founding Division for the L’Oréal group, with a rich history over 110 years. The 8-brand portfolio includes the likes of L’Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Redken and Matrix and the division is universally known for exclusively supplying salons and other professional customers with the most advanced technologies in hair and beauty products.

HOW WE RECRUIT

At L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. You can let us know if you would like your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme within your application.

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