Careers at L’Oréal

A Day in the Life

As a Technical Expert in our Professional Products Division, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards for the UKI market. Reporting to the Technical Testing Department, you’ll collaborate with international teams, hairdressers, and education communities to deliver exceptional results. Here’s what you’ll be working on:

• Testing & Analysis: Systematically test formulas to identify key properties and adapt protocols to reflect real-world salon practices.
• Collaboration: Work with international testing teams, DMI, and local stakeholders to align on objectives and claims.
• Upskilling & Education: Deliver pre-launch training sessions to the education community and participate in focus groups with hairdressers.
• Reporting: Build clear, data-driven reports on testing outcomes and provide actionable recommendations for successful product launches.
• Innovation: Organise and participate in workshops, focus groups, and mentoring programs to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

We Are Looking For

You’re a natural collaborator with a passion for the professional hairdressing industry. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail. Here’s what makes you a great fit:

• Experience: Strong experience as a Technical Consultant/Education Executive.
• Skills: Advanced presentation skills, strong Microsoft Office proficiency (PowerPoint & Excel), and the ability to create fact-based, solution-oriented communication.
• Attributes: Curiosity, patience, and exceptional attention to detail. You’re a problem-solver who works well both independently and in a team.
• Knowledge: A deep understanding of salon practices, Health & Safety best practices, and competitor brands.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE 

• Activation strategy: support the establishment of the PPD UKI activation strategy. Combining insights from business intelligence, category, commercial and brand teams to build the activation plan for your customers and brands
• B2B Key Account knowledge/expertise ownership with the (Direct or Indirect) NAM counterpart for the division 
• Customer relationships: strong customer relationships, ensuring that bespoke business plans are created with a clear activation plan embedded 
• Market/category expertise + PPD brand & channel strategy ownership with the customer
• Analyse multiple sources of data to fully understand your customer. Develop full understanding of all internal + external data sources, software + toolkit and use appropriate data to drive all activation decisions
• Co-build the Customer Business Plan with the NAM (assortment, education, merchandising, promotion plan) based on turnover & profitability objectives + marketing plan of each brand
• Align marketing on the A&P or trade investments before customer negotiation
• Activate the levers of trade marketing according to the business models of the clients and maximize mono & multi brand activation plan with his/her customers
• Implement activation plans: with full alignment and collaboration with marketing and commercial you will ensure that the activation plans are successfully implemented within your portfolio of customers
• Define the right KPIs with brands & NAM & collect the data needed
• In charge of ROI analyses & internal customer reporting on the BP + identify & implement improvements needed
• Participate with the commercial teams in clients' key meetings, to enable the clients in the activation of their business with PPD
• Share best practices in channel activation with the brands, education and sales teams
• Time allocation: 40% internal / 60% customer

WHO YOU ARE 

• Entrepreneurial. Every single day, you spot opportunities to shake things up. 
• Super creative. There’s no blueprint for the future. You’ll have to design it.
• Adventurous. L’Oréal is for pioneers. So you’ll embrace challenges and change.
• Only human. You’ll make mistakes sometimes, but you have no fear of failure because you’re smart enough to learn from mistakes.
• Ambitious. You crave success and we’ll support you all the way. That way, we all win.
• Respectful. Whoever you’re talking to, you treat everyone the same.
• One of the gang. Even if you’re Superman or Wonder Woman, you recognise that teams are the real heroes. And so do we.
• Open. To new ways of doing things. To other people’s (sometimes crazy) ideas.
• You. You’re real. And you’re true to yourself. We cherish and celebrate diversity, so you’ll feel right at home whoever you are.

YOU ARE

• Background / experience in marketing, business development, category and commercial 
• Extensive rigor and excellent analytical skills, with the ability to work with multiple continuous data sources 
• Excellent Influencing & communication skills, both written and oral 
• Strong organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise 
• Ability to work effectively in a team, but also self-sufficient and resilient when working without supervision 
• Driven, confident and capable to challenge the status quo
• Enthusiastic and persuasive; flexible, practical and methodical in approach to problem solving  
• Good PC skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

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A Day in the Life

• As a Customer Care Executive, you’ll be at the heart of delivering exceptional service to our Pharmacies, Department Stores, and Medi-Spa customers. Your mission? To ensure their needs are met seamlessly from order to delivery. You’ll be the go-to person for operational queries, representing the division with professionalism and care.

Here’s what your day might look like:

• Customer Liaison: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external customers, acting as the first point of contact for operational queries.
• Problem-Solving: Dive into root causes of issues, propose solutions, and improve processes to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence: Use tools like SAP and Microsoft Office to manage orders, track deliveries, and ensure smooth operations.
• Customer Experience: Support our customer satisfaction survey analysis and contribute to action plans that elevate the LDB customer journey.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with various departments to deliver results and drive long-term improvements.

We Are Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a proactive problem-solver with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to build relationships across all levels.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: A solid understanding of supply chain processes.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable learning new IT systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Organized Multitasker: Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Solution-Oriented: A logical thinker who can resolve complex issues under pressure.
• Team Player: Adaptable communication style and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

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A Day in the Life

• As a Demand Planner in our Luxe Division, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our iconic brands like Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, and Giorgio Armani. Reporting to the Planning team, you’ll be the key point of contact across multiple functions, working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to build a consensus forecast and drive business success.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Lead the Forecasting Process: Build and align sales forecasts with commercial, financial, and historical data.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Business Planning teams to challenge and consolidate promotional and launch forecasts.
• Present to Senior Management: Highlight risks and opportunities in monthly sales forecasts.
• Drive Communication: Manage updates with S&OP and Supply Planning teams, ensuring alignment on key changes.
• Optimize Processes: Lead initiatives to improve forecasting practices and KPIs.
• Catalog Management: Contribute to catalog optimization and support Supply Planners with mentoring and advice.
• Lead Supply Chain Initiatives: Represent Supply Chain in brand management committees.

We Are Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Stakeholder Management Skills: Ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A drive to review and improve processes while sharing best practices.
• Demand Planning Experience: Experience in product or demand planning, with a strong understanding of sales forecast construction.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to simplify complex messages and coordinate with diverse teams.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in Excel; experience with FuturMaster and SAP is a plus.

You Show

• Ambition: You think big, take initiative, and thrive on challenges.
• Judgment: You balance strategic and operational thinking, cutting through complexity.
• Resilience: You persist through obstacles and manage energy effectively.
• Empathy: You build trustful relationships and respect diverse perspectives.
• Learning Agility: You’re curious, open to feedback, and eager to step out of your comfort zone.

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You will...

• You’ll be expected to liaise with third parties, keep track of our stock levels, and make sure that when a customer decides to buy from us, our high-quality products are sat on the shelf waiting for them.

Day-to-day, you may be:

• Driving collaborative projects: focusing on improving efficiencies within the current way of working and identifying opportunities to make processes more efficient while maintaining the required level of service.
• Liaising with European factories, international third-party suppliers, and internal teams to maximize product availability.
• Communicating with the Market Supply Logistics (MSL) team to foresee any possible delivery issues between international factories and Distribution Centres that may impact the UK or the International Zone Logistics team.
• Working closely with Marketing and Commercial teams in the UK or International Zones to understand stock level needs, accurately forecast product potential, and maximize service levels to customers.
• Presenting results to key stakeholders.
• Managing daily reporting on behalf of the planning team and slow-moving stocks.
• Building and developing relationships with customers to understand demand and resolve any operational issues that may occur.

You have...

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A logical and rational mindset, simplifying complex problems and offering clear and effective solutions.
• The capacity to understand the bigger business picture.
• A technical mind but a keen interest in working within the heart of a business.
• Strong numeracy and PC literacy, particularly with Excel.
• The ability to work closely with internal departments (Sales, Marketing, Customer Services, Warehouse, IT, and Finance), requiring a proactive team-player mindset and the ability to build relationships quickly.
• The ability to manage complexity and consider things from multiple perspectives.
• Strong networking skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire.
• A proactive approach to identifying better ways of working and making ideas a reality.
• Strong attention to detail.

You are...

• In your second year at university on a course that includes an Industrial Placement Year (unfortunately, graduates are not eligible).

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You will...

• Working in one of our National Accounts Teams, you’ll liaise with major clients such as Boots, ASOS, or John Lewis to help strike successful commercial deals and provide mutually beneficial business solutions. You’ll communicate with external companies and make smart business decisions, while using your analytical skills to make perceptive judgements.
• As the face of L’Oréal to our retailers, good communication is key! You’ll also work closely with numerous other teams within L’Oréal, such as Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance, further broadening your experience with us.

Day-to-day, you may be:

• Tracking and analyzing sales figures, promotions, and new product launches
• Supporting your team/account in tailoring new launches and maximising their success
• Accurately forecasting promotions and launch quantities
• Taking on and managing your own projects, both long and short term, with the potential to present your findings to senior management
• Attending product launch events in collaboration with our retailers as the face of L’Oréal
• Assisting retailers on their social media platforms, working with marketing teams to propose and implement plans
• Conducting regular in-store visits to track your brands, competitor activity, and launches across all retailers
• Collaborating with retailers on ideas to support growth in the account/brand

You have...

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A results-driven mentality with the ability to achieve set objectives
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• The ability to study and interpret complex information to drive business decisions and highlight opportunities for growth
• Confidence in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
• Confidence in presenting
• A proactive approach, actively seeking innovative business solutions and suggesting new ideas
• The ability to self-manage projects, adjust priorities, and work under pressure
• A high level of autonomy to support your customers

You are...

• In your second year of university on a course that includes an Industrial Placement Year

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You will...

• You’ll be placed in one of our 37 brands or corporate teams and become an integral part of the team, using all major financial software programs such as Salesforce, SAP, and Magnitude. This role will test and develop your financial awareness, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. You’ll undertake projects (e.g., cost-efficiency projects, financial reporting, etc.) alongside your day-to-day duties and ad hoc report requests.

Day-to-day, you may be:

• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, Accounting & Finance standards, and audit requirements
• Assisting finance controllers and supporting Marketing and/or Commercial teams on a day-to-day basis
• Contributing from a finance perspective to initiatives to grow the business, ranging from product launches and marketing activities to pricing and commercial activities
• Participating in the monthly financial closing:
  • Ensuring costs are booked correctly (e.g., purchase orders tracking)
  • Tracking actual costs vs. forecasts (variance analysis)
  • Month-end reconciliation (e.g., media spends in relation to internal and external teams in media agencies, media commissions, commercial balance sheet reconciliation, etc.)
• Providing key corporate decision-makers with timely and accurate information/data

You have...

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong communication and networking skills—both verbal and written
• Excellent attention to detail
• A results-driven mindset with respect for deadlines
• Proactivity and a curious mindset
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to multitask

You are...

• In your second year at university on a course that includes an Industrial Placement Year (unfortunately, graduates are not eligible)
• Enthusiastic about learning and keen to work hard on building new skills
• Curious and excited to ask questions!
• A strong communicator

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• If you’re a results-driven individual with a passion for numbers and analysis, the Finance Management Trainee Scheme at L’Oréal offers an unparalleled opportunity to kickstart your career. From day one, you’ll be entrusted with real responsibilities, enabling you to make a tangible impact while developing your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Each year, we welcome up to 35 graduates from diverse academic backgrounds to join our programme across five business areas. Over 12 months, you’ll complete two 6-month rotations, gaining exposure to a variety of roles that will provide you with a strong foundation for your future career at L’Oréal.

What You’ll Do

• At L’Oréal, Finance is central to decision-making and works closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams. As a delocalised function, Finance is embedded within the business, ensuring you’re at the heart of the action.

Your rotations may include experiences in:

• Commercial Finance: Partnering with sales and marketing teams to drive business growth.
• Corporate Finance: Managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Internal Controls: Ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Supporting strategic decision-making.
• Associated Functions: Such as Purchasing, to broaden your expertise.
• You’ll be expected to bring a results-driven mindset, strong analytical skills, and a keen attention to detail. Initiative and the ability to contribute fresh ideas will be key to your success.

Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Researching and presenting cost-saving strategies to senior management.
• Managing budgets for brands worth over £2.5M.
• Controlling costs and conducting ad hoc analysis for stakeholders.
• Participating in budget planning, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting.
• Supporting monthly financial closings, including accruals and journal entries.

What We’re Looking For

• A results-driven mentality with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Confidence in presenting and communicating ideas.
• A proactive, self-managed approach to projects.
• Interest in the beauty industry and emerging trends.

Eligibility

• Final-year university students graduating in 2026 or recent graduates (within the last two years).
• Available to start in either July 2026 or January 2027.

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Each year, we welcome up to 40 graduates from diverse academic backgrounds to join our Marketing Management Trainee Programme. Over 18 months, you’ll complete three rotations across a variety of roles, gaining a unique overview of how different functions and divisions operate. This early exposure will provide you with the breadth of knowledge to ensure you start your career with a strong foundation.

What You’ll Do

• If you want to learn about consumer goods marketing from one of the best in the business, this is the place to do it. Every year, we launch hundreds of new products into this fiercely competitive market, and as a graduate on our programme, you’ll have the opportunity to work across any of our 39 global brands.
• Take Diesel’s “Only the Brave” fragrance launch, for example. One of our graduates played a pivotal role in this campaign, liaising directly with agencies on point-of-sale merchandise and negotiating prices with retailers to ensure the launch was a major success. The result? Diesel’s “Only the Brave” became the UK’s biggest fragrance launch ever for L’Oréal.
• As a marketer at L’Oréal, you’ll need ambition, resilience, and creativity to bring your brand’s vision to life in a challenging market. You’ll think strategically and creatively to develop innovative ideas, manage ever-changing deadlines, and create successful campaigns. Understanding your consumer is key, so you’ll monitor and report on your brand’s performance and its competitors, all while building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong interpersonal skills and management potential.
• The ability to work within tight deadlines, both internal and external.
• Excellent organisational skills, proactivity, and effective planning.
• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
• A logical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Previous experience in an office environment (preferred).

Eligibility

• Final-year university students graduating in 2026 or recent graduates (within the last two years).
• Available to start in either July 2026 or January 2027.