L'Oréal

Are you driven by creativity, passion for the beauty industry, and retail excellence? Join L’Oréal South Africa, a global leader in beauty, as a Merchandising Manager in our Consumer Products Division. In this pivotal role, you will develop and execute best-in-class merchandising strategies that drive visibility, customer engagement, and sales across retail channels in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

🛒 Develop & Implement Retail Merchandising Strategies

Craft innovative in-store merchandising tactics aligned with brand objectives.
Drive shopper engagement and increase category performance within designated retail channels (e.g., grocery, mass market, e-commerce).

📈 Optimize Product Placement & Assortment

Analyze sales data, consumer behavior, and market trends to build compelling planograms and optimize shelf space.
Ensure product availability and visibility by implementing agile and data-driven stock strategies.

🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration

Liaise with internal departments including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Category Management.
Build strong relationships with retail partners to ensure excellent in-store execution and alignment on goals.

🎯 POS and Visual Merchandising Execution

Design, develop, and roll out powerful Point-of-Sale materials and retail displays.
Ensure these elements enhance the shopper experience and boost brand presence in stores.

📊 Performance Tracking and Budget Management

Monitor merchandising KPIs such as ROI, shelf productivity, and market share.
Provide regular insights and reports to leadership.
Manage and optimize the merchandising budget to deliver strong value and ROI.

🔍 Stay Ahead of Retail & Beauty Trends

Continuously monitor competitive activity, global retail innovations, and emerging technologies.
Recommend strategic adjustments and innovations to maintain a competitive edge.

🛍 Field Visits & Store Audits

Conduct routine store checks and field assessments to evaluate execution standards.
Identify and resolve any gaps or opportunities on the ground.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

🎓 Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline is essential.

💼 Experience:

5–10 years of experience in merchandising, ideally within consumer goods or the beauty industry.
Proven experience in retail execution, shelf planning, and driving ROI-focused merchandising campaigns.

💡 Skills & Tools:

Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
Experience with planogram software is advantageous.
Willingness to travel for store visits and market assessments.

Why Join L’Oréal?

L’Oréal operates in over 150 countries, shaping the global beauty landscape with over a century of innovation. At the heart of our purpose is “Creating beauty that moves the world.” We believe in sustainability, inclusion, and technology-driven transformation.

Join our daring Operations and Marketing teams, where your ideas, insights, and energy will shape the in-store experience for millions of consumers. If you’re passionate about beauty, data, and retail excellence, this role is tailor-made for you.

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CV Tips for a Merchandising Manager Role:

✅ Tailor Your CV to Retail & Beauty: Highlight your achievements in visual merchandising, planogram execution, and shopper engagement strategies in consumer product sectors.

✅ Include Measurable Success: Showcase how you increased sales, improved shelf turnover, or executed cost-effective merchandising campaigns.

✅ Use Action Verbs: Words like “Optimized,” “Implemented,” “Spearheaded,” and “Drove” show proactive contributions.

✅ Highlight Cross-Functional Collaboration: Include experience working with marketing, supply chain, and sales departments.

✅ Design Counts: Use a clean, modern layout that aligns with the aesthetics of the beauty industry.

✅ Show Industry Awareness: Demonstrate understanding of current beauty and retail trends, including sustainability and digital merchandising.

🌐 Company Website: https://www.loreal.com

To apply for this job please visit careers.loreal.com.