Manager- Shows & Events, (Biolage & PPD Programs)

Job Title Manager- Shows & Events, (Biolage & PPD Programs)

Division: Professional Products Division

Location: Hudson Yards, NY

Reports To: VP- Shows & Events

Who We Are:

For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oreal Professional Products, our mission is to support hairdressers and develop the hair industry sustainably, and lead the digital transformation of our industry with a customer-centric approach. Our brands portfolio includes L'Oreal Professionnel, Kerastase, Redken, Matrix, and Pureology.

What You Will Learn:

This position is seen as the lead and will manage all elements within budget & to the brands objectives. Accountable for the Management, Negotiations, Timelines, Agendas, Budgets, day-to day operations & execution of assigned events. This position works closely with all departments in the Biolage & Business Development organization including external vendors to ensure brand reaches it maximum potential, it requires vast experience in event planning and tradeshow logistics. This role will be responsible for approximately 20 events per year.

• Works directly with Education, Marketing, Sales and Production to plan and execute Biolage & PPD Programs at all shows and event strategies. Manage some of the smaller Matrix programs.
• Coordinates logistics of Meetings, Trade Shows and Distributor Shows including but not limited to the selection of Venue, Location, Room Block, FB, Badges, Artists, Presenters, Activities and working closely with Director of Production
• Develop recommendations of planogram and how this will impact the Education, Sales and Marketing objectives of the brand. Coordinate all the fixture & merchandising elements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with warehouse team, manage the logistics of all brand properties in the storage, including biannual audit.
• Issue requests for proposals and negotiate contracts with venues and suppliers. Submit RFP into MEET System and follow through all steps according to L'Oreal policy to completion of all signatures. Review proposals and make recommendations to management based on brand image and budget.
• Oversee execution of Exhibitor manual order forms for shows (i.e., negotiations with associations pertaining to shows, establish P&L).
• Brief all graphics and collateral materials used for any event and work closely with the brand marketing teams.
• Work closely with Finance Personnel to manage purchases orders and invoicing procedures to ensure timely processing of invoices and event budgets are balanced, reflected accurately. Vendor bill reconciliation, which include an audit of charges for services and bill-backs to internal Departments including the reconciliation of the dept CMC on a bimonthly basis.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years experience in Marketing, Sales or Education.
• Onsite execution is required, therefore monthly travel is necessary, approx. twice a month

• This role will require periods of standing and lifting boxes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous shows and events experience

What's In It For You:

• Salary Range: $98,200.00-$137,500.00
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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