[2024] LOA - UKI - EC25: Category Degree Apprenticeship

Degree: Chartered Management Degree, from the University of West London

Tuition: L'Oréal fully covers the cost of the degree programme.

Duration: 3 Years + EPA

The Team/Department

The intern will join the Category team sitting within the wider LDB Business Development structure. This team works cross-functionally across the entire LDB division working on all brands. They will report to a Category Manager.

You will...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Category Analyst to join our team. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the wider business with data-driven insights to enhance strategic decision-making, optimise retail execution, and drive category growth. The successful candidate will be the go-to expert for market, shopper and competitor analysis, providing actionable recommendations through clear reporting and collaboration. Key stakeholders will include a direct relationship with multiple internal functions within the business such as Brand, Commercial, RGM and Visual Merchandising. The role will also have a significant impact on both the Category and Commercial team’s relationships with retailers such as Boots, Superdrug and JS and attempt to impact decisions made by these external customers.

Opportunity to become the recognized reporting and insights expert within the division.

Directly influencing key strategic brand decisions and in-store presence with your data-driven insights.

Gaining invaluable cross-functional experience, collaborating with diverse teams and understanding their priorities.

You have...

In order to be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Basic IT skills in Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Digital first mindset with entrepreneurial attitude for innovation.
• Organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A flexible approach to work, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong team player approach with the ability to network.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Proactivity, with a keen eye for improved efficiency.
• Comfortable using and interpreting data.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to source and manipulate large datasets quickly and accurately.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify trends and translate data into synthesised and actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, enjoying working alongside and influencing multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

In this role you will…

Manage and maintain regular reporting including divisional market share reports using tools such as Nielsen and IRI.

Create and maintain dashboards, pricing tools, and other analytical resources using Excel and Power BI.

Deliver accurate and timely data pulls, providing consumer and shopper insights along with business recommendations in order to support brand and commercial strategies.

Conduct deep-dive competitor analysis, focusing on key factors such as claims, shopper trends, audience targeting, and product dynamics.

Collaborate on cross-functional projects, often cross-divisionally, providing key data support and market understanding.

Lead and support retailer load-ups, liaising with brand teams, retailers and visual merchandising to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product display information.

Continuously improve tools and ways of working to drive efficiency, accuracy and clarity in reporting and analysis.

Minimum Requirements

• You must NOT have already obtained a degree
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Have GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C (4, or equivalent)
• Have achieved a BBC at A level or equivalent in International Baccalaureate or other courses.

Next steps...

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