Retail Activation Specialist – Matrix & Biolage (Montreal, Canada)

Job summary

Analyze client sell-out data across retail and salon channels to identify trends, optimize assortments, and produce monthly risk-mitigation reports. Develop forecasting models and tailored go-to-market strategies, and coordinate online and offline brand activation with sales, education, marketing, and other partners.

Job details

Hello, we're L'Oréal. We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for. A Day in the Life You will drive commercial growth and brand activation for Matrix and Biolage across Canada, translating data-led market insights into business impact. Reporting to the Commercial Lead, you will collaborate closely with sales, education, and marketing teams to elevate our salon partners. Data Intelligence: Analyse client sell-out data across retail and salon channels to identify emerging hair trends, optimise assortments, and deliver monthly risk-mitigation reports. Retail Activation & Tooling: Build predictive forecasting models and execute tailored go-to-market strategies with cross-functional partners to maximise commercial return on investment. Omnichannel Integration: Coordinate cohesive online and offline (O+O) touchpoints, ensuring seamless brand presence across distributor portals and salon networks. We Are Looking For You bring an analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable commercial strategies. You bring: Data Analytics & Visualisation: Practical mastery of advanced Excel, Power BI, and Tableau to turn raw figures into clear dashboards. Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage forecasting models, assess market trends, and partner with sales teams to drive sell-out. Stakeholder Management: Strong collaboration skills to align commercial, marketing, and supply chain partners around shared launch timelines. Consumer & Market Insight: Curiosity for professional haircare trends and a solid understanding of omni-channel retail journeys. Operational Bilingualism (an asset): Professional working proficiency in both English and French to present insights and partner smoothly across Canadian markets. What's In It For You A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!) Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated! A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal/environmental causes to make a concrete difference Who We Are At L'Oréal Professional Products, our mission is to support hairdressers and develop the hair industry sustainably and while benefiting all. Professional Products founded the L'Oréal Group 110+ years ago. Always partnering with hairdressers, we bring them the best in innovation, services and experiences. Today, our brands are working to define the present and shape the future of professional beauty. We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Wondering how AI is integrated in our L'Oréal recruitment process? Find practical information and advice in our AI Charter. Ready to apply? careers.loreal.com is the official trusted website.

What you’ll do

Analyze client sell-out data across retail and salon channels to identify trends, optimize assortments, and produce monthly risk-mitigation reports. Develop forecasting models and tailored go-to-market strategies, and coordinate online and offline brand activation with sales, education, marketing, and other partners.

Requirements

The role calls for an analytical mindset and practical mastery of advanced Excel, Power BI, and Tableau, along with experience in forecasting, market analysis, and partnering with sales teams to drive sell-out. Strong stakeholder collaboration and understanding of professional haircare trends and omnichannel retail journeys are expected; professional working proficiency in English and French is an asset.

Listed skills

• Data visualization · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• Tableau · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Data Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Advanced Excel
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Forecasting
• Commercial Strategy
• Market Trend Analysis
• Sell-Out Analysis
• Retail Activation
• Omnichannel Marketing
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Risk Mitigation
• Professional Haircare Market Insight
• English and French Communication

Job areas

• Marketing
• Sales
• Data & Analytics
• Retail

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