Estée Lauder Companies
La Mer Marketing Manager (12M FTC), London

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The mere mention of Crème de La Mer inspires intrigue, adoration and cultlike devotion. It all began when Dr. Max Huber, a physicist, embarked on a healing quest after a lab accident. Twelve years and 6,000 experiments later, Miracle Broth — the legendary elixir — was born. Since joining The Estée Lauder Companies in 1995, La Mer has become the most coveted skin care brand in the world.
WHAT THIS ROLE DOES:
Go-To-Market & Retail Activation Strategy
- Develop and execute integrated Go-To-Market and trade activation strategies aligned to brand objectives, launch priorities and retailer calendars.
- Translate global brand campaigns and launch strategies into retailer-specific activation plans tailored to local market and retailer requirements.
- Lead omnichannel activation planning across in-store, online and retail media touchpoints.
- Ensure all retail activation activity aligns with brand positioning, campaign intent and commercial priorities.
Launch Planning & Commercial Activation
- Lead the execution of launch strategies across new product launches (NPL), hero franchises and key commercial moments.
- Develop retailer launch toolkits, activation frameworks and promotional plans that support visibility, conversion and consumer engagement.
- Drive high traffic moment activations including seasonal campaigns, gifting moments and retailer-specific opportunities.
- Support the delivery of sampling, gifting, retail events and conversion-driving programmes across channels.
Retailer & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Build strong partnerships with Sales, National Accounts and retail partners to support aligned commercial execution.
- Collaborate closely with Consumer Engagement, Online, CRM and Paid Media teams to ensure integrated omnichannel campaign delivery.
- Partner with Visual Merchandising, Creative Operations and Education teams to support impactful retail execution and consumer experiences.
- Act as a key point of contact for retailer activation planning and campaign coordination.
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Performance Management & Optimisation
- Monitor retail activation performance, campaign effectiveness and commercial outcomes to identify optimisation opportunities.
- Analyse retailer, category and consumer trends to inform future activation strategies and launch planning.
- Develop reporting frameworks and share insights, best practices and recommendations with key stakeholders.
- Support forecasting, promotional planning and launch readiness processes in partnership with global and local teams.
Operational Excellence & Budget Management
- Manage activation timelines, budgets, approvals and operational processes to ensure seamless execution.
- Oversee agency and supplier relationships to deliver high-quality activation and retail marketing programmes.
- Ensure governance and consistency across retailer activation, promotional activity and retail marketing standards.
PROJECTS / WORK YOU WILL BE PART OF:
- New Product Launch (NPL) and Must-Play Launch (MPL) retailer activations
- Retailer-specific launch and promotional campaigns
- Manage high traffic moments and Sets programs from forecast to delivery
- High traffic moment activations and seasonal campaigns
- Omnichannel retail marketing programmes
- Retail events, sampling and gifting initiatives and visibility programmes
- Consumer conversion and engagement initiatives
- Cross-functional launch planning and execution
- Retailer and commercial partnership projects


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WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
- Experience within trade marketing, retail marketing, Go-To-Market activation or omnichannel marketing.
- Strong understanding of the UK & Ireland retail landscape and omnichannel consumer behaviours.
- Proven experience developing and executing retailer-specific activation strategies and launch programmes.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance brand equity and business performance objectives.
- Experience working cross-functionally across Sales, Brand, Online, Consumer Engagement and Retail teams.
- Strong project management and operational planning capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret retailer performance, campaign metrics and consumer insights.
- Great financial acumen
- Experience managing agencies, suppliers and activation budgets.
- Luxury, beauty, fashion or premium consumer brand experience preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Hybrid Working
- 25 Days Annual Leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- 1 day Annual Leave to celebrate your birthday
- Holiday Purchase opportunity
- Bonus Opportunity
- Ability to work Remotely/Abroad up to two weeks per calendar year
- Summer Fridays
- Generous Staff Discount
- Mental Health Wellbeing Initiatives
- Benefits platform with exclusive discounts and offers
- Employee resource groups
- LinkedIn learning
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