Director, Key Accounts, L'Oreal Professional

Responsibilities: Lead strategic brand development and commercialization for a $100M+ brand and present to senior executives Drive brand launches, market analysis, and big bets to capture growth opportunities Forecast sales, manage budget, and optimize shopper investment and promotions Collaborate with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and field leadership to ensure operational excellence Develop and coach a high-performing team and establish this function within the organization Partner with Brands and SalonCentric counterparts to align brand and merchandising strategies Provide data-driven insights on market dynamics, consumer trends, and brand representation

Key requirements: 5-7 years of progressive executive-level experience in sales, trade marketing, retail management, or strategic brand commercialization Proven success in large-scale P&L management ($100M+ brand) and influencing at the C-suite or equivalent level Significant experience in the beauty retail/professional salon industry is highly desirable Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Retail Management, Marketing, or related field Unmistakable Executive Presence, Exceptional Strategic Thinking, Expert Negotiation & Influencing Skills Advanced Problem-Solving, Superior Communication & Presentation Skills, Strategic Collaboration, data storytelling and strong Financial Acumen Executive presence Strategic thinking Negotiation and influencing data storytelling financial acumen sales forecasting