General Manager LDB needed at L’Oréal

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Job title : General Manager LDB

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : February 18, 2025

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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

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