Hello, we're L'Oréal.
We're not just building brands; we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading--this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.
A Day in the Life
Are you ready to make an impact in the world's #1 beauty company? As a Category Specialist, you'll join our Category Business Development team, reporting directly to the Category Lead. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in driving the growth and development of your assigned category, working closely with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain, as well as key stakeholders within the CBD team, including Trade Channel, RGM, and Consumer Experience/Merchandising.
**Here's what your day-to-day might look like**: - Drive Change: Analyze market data, consumer trends, and competitor strategies to identify innovative business opportunities with a shopper-centric and cross-channel vision.
- Develop Winning Strategies: Create and implement short
- and long-term category plans, maximizing performance through shopper levers, portfolio strategies, pricing, promotions, and assortment.
- Monitor Success: Track the effectiveness of multi-channel and multi-brand category plans by analyzing sell-out performance, market share, and sell-in data. Your goal? To create value for L'Oréal, our consumers, and our retail partners.
- Collaborate and Influence: Work in synergy with various internal teams to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution of category, brand, and customer plans. We Are Looking For
**You're a great match for this role if you have**: - Experience:



At least 5 years in similar roles within the FMCG industry.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the mass market, competitive dynamics, and consumer focus.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects and prioritize effectively.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills across business functions.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Language Skills: Fluent in English. What's In It For You
- A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!).
- Real responsibility from day one--there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal.
- An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender, and sexual orientation--as well as people with disabilities--are accepted, can speak up, will thrive, and are celebrated!
- A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal and environmental causes to make a concrete difference. Who We Are
L'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with EUR42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

📌 Category Specialist (Milano)
🏢 L'Oreal
📍 Milano