Le Labo is a niche perfume company, born in Grasse and raised in New York City. We sparked a revolution 17 years ago and we remain unconventional in the luxury perfume market today. Every fragrance is freshly hand-blended, and each label is personalized on-site, at the moment of purchase. Mindful in everything we do – from fragrance creations to where we choose to open a new boutique – our primary mission is to share the beauty of our craft with the world. Our values of simplicity, integrity, craft, and community are entwined with who we are, and why we exist. It is more than just product; Le Labo offers sensorial experiences, memories, and a point of view. It is a lifestyle.

Our distribution is intentionally selective with ~90+ lab-boutiques worldwide and limited counters within a curated selection of retail partners. Our global office is based in Williamsburg, New York. We are also a part of the Estée Lauder Companies family. Le Labo is B Corp Certified.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for an assistant manager who will play a key role in our global marketing approach, operations, and initiatives. The assistant manager will be responsible for project managing our New Product Launch (NPL) calendar, working closely with various brand functions (e.g., Creative, Operations) and external teams to ensure timely progress. The assistant manager will also serve as a point person for trade marketing requests from our teams across all markets and will drive various brand projects and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and have a significant impact on a fast-growing brand.

The position is based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, reporting to the Director of Global Marketing.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL MARKETING

· Manage the New Product Launch (NPL) calendar including maintaining, updating, and tracking key milestones across teams, including Creative, Product Development, Product Marketing, PR, Social, Education, etc.

· Maintain a 360 view of our marketing approach.

· Manage assets and develop go to market decks and communications for key launches and initiatives to markets; Ensure all assets and training materials are cascaded to markets in a timely manner.

· Work with agency to manage product description translations for multiple languages.

· Project manage and support various brand marketing / consumer engagement. initiatives, including Le Journal, internal and external gifting programs, and piloting new capabilities and programs.

· Review and analyze product launch / marketing initiative feedback; conduct periodic competitive analysis.

· Manage and facilitate meetings with partner teams, executing on relevant items.

TRADE / CONSUMER MARKETING:

· Drive trade marketing initiatives across markets, working closely with local and regional markets teams to brainstorm appropriate, alternative solutions to engage clients in a meaningful way. Ensure Brand retains core equity and cult positioning.

· Educate markets on what types of retail initiatives / activities are aligned with brand and manage incoming proposals.

· Serve as liaison between markets and Creative team, helping to focus market initiatives and work with Creative to prioritize.

OTHER:

· Liaise with Legal team to track progress on potential trademark, plagiarism, counterfeit issues for the brand.

· Support on sustainability strategy and help to drive cross functional task force to achieve dedicated goals and initiatives.

· Support roll-out of relevant data analytics tools and platforms.

Qualifications

CHAMPION AND STEWARD LE LABO VALUES:

· Commit to broader responsibility & accountability for sustainability, diversity & inclusion while staying true to the Le Labo mission.

· Demonstrate kindness and respect, empathy, inclusion, and humility, and ensure these are at the core of all interactions.

· Embody the values of the manifesto through our actions, and drive accountability for contributing to the growing internal culture of Le Labo.

· Create value and positive impact across all elements of our Brand, operations, teams, partners, and the broader world.

· Exude passion for Le Labo and deeply appreciate, understand the Brand DNA.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

· College degree required.

· 4+ years of experience, ideally in marketing or project management.

· Familiarity with branding/beauty/fashion/entertainment a must.

· Exude passion for Le Labo and deeply appreciate and understand the Brand DNA and voice.

· Be a motivated self-starter, with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with a team-player mindset.

· Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

· Excellent project management and operational skills with the ability to multi-task.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to capture the unique tone of voice and visual cues / codes of the Brand.

· Highly developed PowerPoint and Excel skills, with an eye for formatting and presenting information in a digestible way.

· Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing quantitative data.

· Highly organized.

· Strong time management skills.

· Impeccable attention to detail.

· Entrepreneurial, “roll up your sleeves” attitude.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $71,000 to $106,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Job: Marketing
Primary Location: US-NY-Brooklyn
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2314885

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.