General Manager LDB needed at L’Oréal
Gauteng, Johannesburg Full Time Sales / Retail / Business Development
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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