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Japan - Brand Business Leader(PPD)

Tokyo, Japan

Run the brand like it's yours.

In Marketing here, you don’t just work on a brand, you run it. From day one, you are expected to operate with the autonomy and accountability of a business owner. That means balancing two extremes: you need the creative vision to shape a brand’s identity, alongside the operational grit to manage a complex portfolio and drive daily execution.

Skills you'll sharpen here

  • Big idea creation
  • Brand building
  • Content creation
  • Marketing literacy
  • Marketing strategy
  • Omnichannel experience design

As well as these, L'Oréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking.

Inside the operation

  • What does being a marketer here mean?

    Marketing is the strategic heart of our business. You will steer cross-functional teams to turn strategy into reality. With 37+ brands, the scale is massive and the expectations are high. If you want full accountability for both the big ideas and the bottom line, here is where you can do it. Consider this one of the best entry points to a career with us. We're not looking for beauty lovers or experts. We're looking for go-getters with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Japan - Brand Business Leader(PPD)

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Main mission: 

Owner of Brand Marketing Strategy across all channels

Protect and grow brand equity, product portfolio across all executions and touchpoints


Key Job Accountabilities 主要職務

Ownership of the brand strategy and vision

- Develops the omnichannel brand strategy in a B2B, B2C and business centric approach

- Develops a growth plan and implements, including price strategy 

- Develop overall product launch plan while validate campaigns, ensures brand equity consistency across touchpoints

- Supervise O+O marketing plan and cycle, align with entities 

- Supervises POS, Salon strategies 

- Supervises Communication/Media plan 

- Supervises Media / Advocacy and Education plan


Product portfolio management & communication 

- Prepare launches plans, briefings and reportings with internal and external stakeholders

- Manage sales forecasts with channel owners

- Create forecasts for new products, launches

- Manage A&P in agreement with the deputy GM of the division


Team development

- Manage marketing team, including product team

- Build a high performance team and create a collaborative, inclusive place to work


Collaboration 

Work with local corporate team, regional (Zone), global teams (DMI) to share and adapt activations, frames


Must Have Experience 必須項目 

Business level to fluent both Japanese/English

Marketing management +5 years

Leadership role and people management 

Haircare and color category and brand building

Financial knowledge (P&L, expansion analysis, sales forecasts)

Omnichannel consumer journey marketing 

Media planning and executional knowledge

Research and market data analysis

Experience in B2B ecosystem with preferebly also B2C experience.


Preferred Qualification 希望項目 

BtoB, retail business marketing experience

Paid, owned, earned digital marketing expertise


Skills required

Marketing strategy design

Brand portfolio management

Data driven descision making 

Budget management 

Stakeholder management 

People development 

Good presentation level

Product pricing 

Content strategy design based on consumer journeys 

Omnichannel experience design 


  • Reference number: 225615
  • Location: Tokyo, Japan
  • Date posted: 10/01/2026
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Professional field: Marketing
  • Type of contract: Permanent
  • Product & Services
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At L’Oréal, we believe your growth is as unique as your ambition, and your journey here is never static. We provide an infinite playground where you can build a "Portfolio of Careers" across our 4 divisions and 37+ global brands, moving seamlessly within our playground of possibilities.

  • Marketing roles such as like Product Management, Campaign & Content Management, Online Management etc
  • A geographic scope such as local market or zone or global (DMI)
  • Transversal growth: into different functions such as commercial, digital or general management
  • Strategic leadership: growing into roles such as Marketing Director or General Manager

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What we bring to the table

Please note: The exact benefits can vary depending on your country.

  • A Competitive Salary to Secure Your Talent

    Our Share & Care commitment ensures you receive a competitive monthly salary that stands out locally, recognizing your contribution to our success.

  • Your Health & Well-being First

    You'll have access to medical coverage and a range of wellness resources, including mental health support, to ensure you feel your best.

  • Unlock Your Potential

    From day one, you get full access to our global learning platform with over 10,000 courses to build the skills for your future career.

  • Flexibility for a Balanced Life

    Find your perfect balance. We offer a hybrid work model and flexible arrangements, so you can manage your professional and personal life effectively throughout your career.

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    Get generous discounts on our entire portfolio of iconic brands and be the first to try our latest product innovations.

  • Thriving Community

    Enjoy a dynamic work environment designed for connection and growth. From modern, collaborative offices to exciting social events, you'll be part of an ultra-connected network.

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