[L'OREAL Taiwan] Aesop : (Senior) Product Manager

As the (Senior) Product Manager for Aesop Taiwan, you will curate and lead the product and category roadmap to achieve commercial excellence while steadfastly upholding Aesop’s unique brand equity and philosophy. In this role, you will work in synergy with the Marketing Manager, Regional (Zone) teams, and Demand Planners to drive sustainable growth and customer acquisition. You will orchestrate high-impact Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives spanning PR & Communications, Product Marketing, CRM, and Visual Merchandising (VM).

We seek a leader with a profound sense of ownership and a strategic ambition to elevate category performance. At Aesop, we deeply value colleagues with a refined aesthetic sensibility and a collaborative spirit—individuals who are as comfortable working with autonomy as they are being an active, supportive team player.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Forecasting & P&L Management
• New Product Forecasting: Lead the forecasting process for all New Product Developments (NPD), ensuring alignment with regional benchmarks and local market insights.
• Financial Stewardship: Collaborate with fellow Product Managers to achieve category growth while meticulously meeting Top-line (Revenue) and Bottom-line (Profitability) targets.
• Inventory Optimization: Partner with Demand Planning to ensure healthy stock levels, minimizing OOS while managing inventory freshness.
• Category Ownership & Strategy
• Visionary Leadership: Act as the Category Owner, defining long-term product strategies based on evolving market trends, competitor landscapes, and consumer needs in Taiwan.
• Performance Accountability: Take full accountability for achieving category objectives, managing marketing budgets with precision, and translating consumer feedback into actionable growth plans.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Monitor product performance throughout its lifecycle, identifying opportunities for core-range expansion or optimization.
• GTM Excellence & Stakeholder Orchestration
• Integrated Marketing 360: Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans for both Global and Local campaigns, ensuring every touchpoint—from new store openings to local activations—is aligned with Aesop’s brand values and business guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Serve as the key liaison between Global/Regional (DMI) teams and local execution partners, ensuring seamless communication and adherence to brand standards.
• Experiential Brand Building: Work closely with VM and CRM teams to create immersive consumer experiences that transcend traditional retail.

• Professional Pedigree: 6+ years of experience in Product Marketing, ideally within the Prestige Beauty, Skincare, or FMCG Retail sectors.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-stakes product launches and manage large-scale marketing campaigns.
• Analytical Prowess: Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex modeling) and Power BI; comfortable translating data into strategic narratives.
• Interpersonal Excellence: A strong self-starter with exceptional communication skills and the ability to cultivate positive, influential relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Aesop DNA: A refined aesthetic sensibility and a genuine passion for the arts, design, and culture.
• Operational Agility: The ability to multi-task in a high-velocity environment while maintaining an unwavering commitment to detail-oriented excellence.
• Linguistic Versatility: Native-level fluency in Mandarin and professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory for seamless regional collaboration.