L'Oreal

Manager, Key Accounts

L'Oreal$100K — $142K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in account management or sales within the retail or luxury sector.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in P&L and budget management.
  • Robust negotiation skills, with a proven track record of driving profitability and growth.
  • Creative problem-solver with independent execution capabilities.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

  • Execute account strategy and manage retail operations for diverse accounts.
  • Achieve retail and net sales goals for assigned wholesale accounts.
  • Support buy negotiations alongside National Account Leads to secure favorable terms.
  • Oversee inventory management and address stock level issues proactively.
  • Maintain accurate stock/sales plans and product returns to optimize product flow.
  • Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual forecasts and planning activities.
  • Partner with various teams to develop specific growth plans for accounts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K and pension plan to support financial security.
  • Flexible time off policies, including paid holidays and vacations.
  • Access to company perks such as discounts on products.
  • Opportunities for professional development through workshops and mentorship programs.
Full Job Description
Job Title : Manager, Key Accounts Alternate/Emerging

Division:Luxury

Location: Hudson Yards, New York / El Segundo, CA or Top Luxe Market

Reports To: Dir. Key Accounts

*For those located proximate to a HQ, your role will be office based and therefore subject to the hybrid work policy of in office a minimum of 3x/week.

*For those not located proximate to a HQ, you must be within a Top LUXE Market

A Day in the Life

The Key Account Manager is responsible for the execution of account strategy and overall retail account management to build profitability and grow market share. This individual will maintain strong relationships with senior management across retail partners and effectively negotiate for space, location, exposure, margin, etc.

Job Description The Manager, Key Accounts Alternate/Emerging is responsible for executing account strategy and managing retail operations across a diverse portfolio of alternate and emerging channels across multiple brands within the L'Oréal Luxe division. This role oversees accounts such as Military, Secondary, Costco, Olive Young, and New Accounts. Operating across multiple business models and playbooks, this position requires strong communication, independent execution, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to drive profitability and market share.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for retail and net sales goals for assigned retailer and wholesale accounts
  • Manage overall and individual P&Ls across assigned accounts
  • Support buy negotiations in partnership with National Account Leads
  • Oversee inventory management, including topline stock levels, timely ordering, and addressing low/out-of-stock situations
  • Control and update stock/sales plans, product, and GWP returns
  • Manage weekly, monthly, and annual forecasting and planning
  • Analyze and execute growth levers using a customer-centric approach
  • Partner with the CGO Business Planning team, BU O+O teams, and cross-functional teams (Marketing, Finance, Demand Planning, Education, Field) to build account-specific growth plans
  • Maintain the account calendar of activities and events
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment


Requirements
• 5+ years of related experience
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Uses knowledge of internal business issues to improve practices and procedures
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Analytical and creative approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems
• Financial acumen with P&L and budget management experience
• Entrepreneurial risk mentality and innovative management skills
• Proven ability to develop strategic goals, drive company sales, and achieve profit objectives
• Robust negotiation skills

What We Offer

Salary Range: 100,000 - 142,200 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include *geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)

Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval.)

Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)

Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)

Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!

Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)

Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

We Are Committed and Engaged

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

About L'Oreal

L'Oreal is a French personal care company that specializes in cosmetics and beauty products. The company was founded in 1909 by Eugène Schueller and is headquartered in Clichy, France. L'Oreal is the world's largest cosmetics company and operates in over 150 countries. The company's products include makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance products. L'Oreal is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and improve the sustainability of its products. The company has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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