Director, Retail Marketing, Armani Beauty_

Home (oreal.com/en\_US/content/Home) / Job Search (oreal.com/en\_US/jobs/SearchJobs) / 185644Director, Retail Marketing, Armani BeautyNew York, NY, New YorkApply now (oreal.com/en\_US/jobs/ApplicationMethods?jobId=185644)BackPermanentNew YorkNew York, NYMarketingFull - Time16-Jul-2024Job Title Director, Retail Marketing – Armani Client ExperienceDivision: Luxury Products DivisionLocation: NY, 10 Hudson YardsReports To: AVP, Omni Client Experience - ArmaniWho We Are:For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.At L'Oréal Luxe our mission is to provide our consumers the best products and brand experience by making it unique. Our portfolio is composed of 21 brands including major brands, highly aspirational and multi-expert, such as Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani and Youth to the People.What You Will Do:The Director, Omni Client Experience – Retail Marketing for ARMANI beauty in the US will lead the development & execution of omni client experiences across all retail channels and retailers, with a particular focus on retail marketing operations and hallmarks. With a sharp client-centric mindset, this critical role requires a high level of operational excellence and will be responsible for all retail programs and animations, including promotional development, gifts with purchase and PLV management.The ideal candidate is a highly experienced self-starter & entrepreneurial thinker who will influence multiple cross-functional teams including our global brand partners as a thought leader, advocating for the US client & market needs.Job Duties and Accountabilities+ High level of operational excellence+ US leadership of retail and trade marketing operations with a focus on hallmarks and brand animations+ Develop and execute a comprehensive retail marketing strategy that aligns with overall brand objectives and drives profitable growth.+ Analyze and optimize the effectiveness of retail marketing efforts, constantly seeking opportunities to maximize ROI and exceed KPIs.+ Foster strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including DMI, Sales, Category Marketing, Creative, and E-commerce, to ensure seamless integration of retail marketing efforts.+ Be a passionate brand steward, ensuring consistent brand messaging and visual identity across all retail touchpoints.+ Stay ahead of the curve on emerging retail trends, technologies, and consumer behaviors, proactively identifying opportunities to elevate the brand and drive innovation.+ Deliver consistent year-over-year growth in key performance indicators, including retail sales, product margin growth, ROI of activations and E&O reduction.+ Track, measure, and report on the performance of all retail marketing activities, providing actionable insights and recommendations to optimize future initiatives.+ Manage and optimize the retail activations budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and maximum return on investment.Key Challenges, Issues and Complexity+ Balancing Brand Consistency with Retailer Demands: This role requires a delicate balance between maintaining the brand's unique identity and voice while adapting to the specific requirements and promotional calendars of various retail partners. This often involves negotiating win-win solutions that meet both the brand's long-term objectives and the retailer's immediate needs, ultimately enhancing the consumer experience.+ Adapting to the Evolving Retail Landscape: With the rapid evolution of consumer behavior, digital channels, and retail technology, this role demands constant analysis and strategic adaptation to stay ahead of the curve. This involves evaluating and integrating emerging channels (e.g., social commerce), adopting data-driven approaches to personalization and targeting, and leveraging innovative in-store technologies to enhance the consumer experience and drive sales.+ Navigating a Complex Operational Structure: Success depends on effectively collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders across various levels and departments, and leading complex projects through highgly detailed project management. This requires strong communication, influencing skills, and adaptability to align priorities, gain buy-in on initiatives, and navigate evolving work processes to drive results in a dynamic corporate environment.Organization Structure and Key Working Relationships+ Armani Omni Client Experience team, reporting into Armani Marketing+ The Nature of the Relationship+ Frequency, purpose, result of the relationship?+ The Communication Method: Verbal, written, visualJob DimensionsThis role is responsible for the development, management and analysis of departmental budget.+ 1 direct report, Assistant Manager, Retail Marketing+ Area(s) of Impact+ This role directly manages the planning and execution of trade and retail marketing activities, including promotions, gifting, PLV and animations+ Other Key Metrics+ This role is accountable for the planning, allocation and spend for retail marketing and brand animationsWhat We Are Looking For:Required Qualifications:+ Bachelor’s degree required+ 8-10 years of industry, project management or marketing experience+ Experience working on a multifunctional team+ Strong knowledge and awareness of beauty industry, market and competitive trends+ Self-motivated, results-oriented, creative thinker+ Effective negotiation, communication and organizational skills.+ Attention to detail, customer-service orientation and creativity in problem solving+ Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Power BI, Adobe, SalesforcePreferred Qualifications:+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage relationships with international internal and external teams.+ Strong execution, leadership and decision-making skills+ Ability to clearly articulate direction and strategies, drive forward goals and objectives, participate in senior- level management decision making, and facilitate operational excellence at all levels.What’s In It For You:+ Salary Range : $140,100 - $203,200+ Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)+ Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)+ 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 ProgramsDon’t meet every single requirement? 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