Business Development Graduate, L'Oréal (Oslo)

Business Development Graduate – L'Oréal - Consumer Products Division – Oslo

L’Oréal strives to win over another one billion consumers around the world by innovating and creating products that meet the infinite diversity of our consumer’s needs, and we want you to help us reach this goal! We want to hire great people with unexpected ideas, the ability to challenge the status quo, and are ready to shape and disrupt the future of beauty. “Run it as your own business” is our mantra. Got what it takes? We are currently looking for Business Development Graduate in Oslo.

Your mission...

As the Business Development Graduate, you will be responsible for ensuring best in class execution of exciting new launches from the largest beauty company in the world. During the 12-month program, you will have a central role in the team dealing with prestigious international brands such as L´Oréal Paris, Garnier and La Provencale Bio. The role reports to the Skin Care Category Manager for the Norwegian Market.

You will...  

·      Support the business development team in the execution of the go-to-market strategy

·      Act as the referral in the knowledge of country specific needs and practices

·      Assist in the category retailer campaign plan and design

·      Provide local inputs (trends, competition, retailer opportunities etc.)

·      Adapt layout and localization needs

·      Manage and analyse local in-store visual needs

·      Ensure category maximization and best in class execution

·      Gather and analyse local relevant data and share best practices with the Nordic team

You are...

·      You have graduated no longer than a year ago from your master’s degree within Marketing, Communication, Branding, Innovation or similar

·      You are fluent and have excellent communication skills in English and one Nordic language

·      You have strong organizational skills: ability to coordinate, plan, sense of priority and good time management

·      You are able to manage several projects and stakeholders simultaneously and independently, and can create structure in our dynamic way of working

·      You are able to challenge the status quo and think out of the box

·      You have an entrepreneurial spirit and dare to take responsibility

·      You are a pro-active team player with a positive attitude and thrive in a fast-paced environment

·      You have a strong interest in branding. Hands-on experience within the FMCG industry is seen as an advantage

We are looking for the Business Development Graduate to start 1st of August or as soon as we find the right candidate. The employment is permanent. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so do not wait to apply! We welcome everyone to apply no matter your gender, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, religion or sexual orientation.

What’s in it for you?

We offer you great level of responsibility from the very start, challenges and opportunities including an individual career plan, coaching leadership, an extensive catalogue of trainings and e-learnings, competitive personnel benefits, modern offices, and a dynamic and international working environment with engaged and skilled colleagues. Our Nordic organization counts close to 1000 employees based in the four Nordic capitals, Denmark being the Nordic headquarter and counting 500 employees.

Who are we?

Leading the world in beauty and pioneering the world of beauty tech; we are 86K employees across 150 countries on five continents and has a unique international portfolio of 36 brands. The Group generated sales amounting to 28 billion euros in 2020, and e-commerce growing by 62% accounting for a record high 26,6% of the Group’s sales. We push boundaries and move fast globally to stay ahead of the game. As market leader, we continuously deliver innovation and digital solutions that can bring beauty to all people around the world. L’Oréal truly embraces entrepreneurship and you’ll have the chance to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life in an agile way not least through continued digital innovation. Your job will be your own innovation playground.

What we do at L’Oréal always have a big impact. Because we sell 7 billion products per year. At L’Oréal, we define success as making a positive, conscious impact. We’ve been recognized as the World most ethical company in the world by Ethisphere®. For the fifth time in a row, L’Oréal has been recognized as a global leader in sustainable development by the international non-profit organization CDP® in three areas: combating climate change, sustainable management of water and protecting forests, for the fourth year running. In 2020, L’Oréal was for the 3rd time ranked among the TOP 5 most gender-balanced companies in the world by Equileap®. We believe diversity fosters creativity and accelerates innovation. To ensure that our products meet the needs of every form of beauty in every culture, our team members must be as diverse and inclusive as the world itself. For us, our job is more than just a job, it is about building a better future for others and our planet.

Freedom to Go Beyond. That’s the Beauty of L’Oréal.

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