Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and strategic Media Manager to join L'Oréal UK's Garnier team. In this role, you will orchestrate and lead impactful, data-driven campaigns across all Garnier Skin and Hair product categories. You will be responsible for budget allocation, managing agency partnerships, and driving innovative media activations to maximise ROI. Collaborating closely with dynamic cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in driving brand performance in a fast-paced, creative environment.

A day in the life includes:

Strategic Media Planning & Budget Management
Oversee Garnier media budget allocation by defining priorities and making data-driven investment decisions aligned with business goals such as market share and consumer targeting, while adhering to budget and governance rules. Collaborate closely with brand and finance teams on spend management and phasing.

Agency Partnership & ROI
Lead and inspire media agency partners to develop and execute high-performing full-funnel media plans in partnership with wider brand teams. Incorporate best practices and insights from internal studies to maximise media ROI.

Data-Driven Media Activation
Drive the adoption of first-party data in media campaigns, leading test-and-learn initiatives and second-party activations to optimise performance.

Competitive Analysis & Innovation
Analyse competitive investment trends, media mix, and creative strategies to inform Garnier's media approach. Identify innovative opportunities and collaborate with the multi-divisional media team to ensure the brand remains at the forefront of media best practices.

Stakeholder Management
Build strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders including brand, advocacy, and online teams, as well as external partners such as media agencies, platforms, retailers, and networks to drive effective communication and achieve business objectives.

Team Development & Media Expertise
Provide media expertise and support to the brand team, fostering media upskilling and knowledge sharing within the team.

What We Offer
Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package reflects how much we value our people. We offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive, including money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options, and an enhanced pension plan. Enjoy up to 60% off iconic brands like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's, and Garnier. We provide private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, onsite mental health support, enhanced family leave for all, and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave. Learning and development are core to our culture, with access to leadership programs and expert talks.

Who We Are
L'Oréal is a global leader in beauty, present in 150 markets across five continents. With over a century of innovation, we are committed to creating beauty that moves the world while fostering inclusivity and sustainability. The Consumer Products Division democratises the best of beauty, holding leading brands such as L'Oréal Paris, Maybelline New York, Garnier, NYX Professional Makeup, and Essie.

How We Recruit
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, valuing the unique perspectives that drive innovation and success at L'Oréal.

Experience
Proven media expertise with experience analysing, owning, and delivering full-funnel media plans. Demonstrable experience in relevant media roles within agencies, groups, or advertisers. Strong understanding of traditional and digital media channels, objectives, and measurement techniques. Experience managing budgets in complex environments and a strong understanding of Retail Media. Comfortable working within matrix structures and reporting lines.

About you
Passionate about media with a curiosity for innovation and breaking new ground in local activation. Strong interest in media market developments. Effective and engaging communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, able to simplify complex or technical matters for all organisational levels. Positive attitude towards ambiguity and a structured approach to problem-solving. Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and agency partners.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in media planning, marketing, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated. A strong media skillset and passion for the role are essential.