Who is L'Oréal

L'Oréal is the world's largest and most profitable beauty company. Present in over 150 countries, L'Oréal has catered to all forms of beauty in the world for over 100 years and has built an unrivalled portfolio of more than 35 international, diverse and complementary brands including L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Nyx Professional Makeup, IT Cosmetics, Lancôme, Kiehl's, Urban Decay, Shu Uemura, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Biotherm, Clarisonic, Kérastase, L'Oréal Professionnel, Matrix, Vichy, and La Roche-Posay.

For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted itself solely to one business: beauty. The group's mission is to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to women and men around the world with respect for their diversity. We want to bring beauty to all people. Our ambition for the coming years is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by creating the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their beauty needs and desires.

Our business is energetic and vibrant, underpinned by strong ethical principles and our belief that financial performance and responsible business go hand-in-hand. We are driven each day by our six founding values - Passion, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Open-mindedness, Quest for Excellence and Responsibility.

The distance between beauty and tech is closing rapidly, and we are determined to be pioneers in this new beauty tech world. New digital technologies and services are making the world of beauty move faster than ever before. Data and artificial intelligence are opening new horizons for personalization and customization. By incorporating digital into everything that we do, we are creating a better relationship with our consumers.

When beauty and tech collide, the impossible can happen!

In our journey, we are looking for talented individuals who can lead us on this mission.

Would you like to be a part of the adventure

Why join us

Being the world's #1 beauty company, L'Oréal empowers its people who are ready to take bets, think out of the box, defend their convictions, be resilient and leave their own mark. They are offered numerous opportunities, fast track careers and early responsibilities. L'Oréal has ambitious goals and is striving for excellence. This permanent learning experience helps you stretch your potential.

We define success as making a positive, conscious impact. At L'Oréal, you will be encouraged to think and act beyond your job. We push boundaries and move fast globally to stay ahead of the game. Your job will be your own innovation playground. We encourage different points of view. What sets you apart is what makes you great. You will always have the space to question, express, agree and disagree. We unleash everyone's potential. Here, learning opportunities are endless. You will build your own unique path. We believe in the impact of great mentors. You will be inspired by people you won't ever want to forget.

What will you do

L'Oréal Luxe is seeking a proactive and strategic Leasing & Operations Manager to support the Head of Leasing & Operations in boutique expansion, lease renewals, activation planning, special projects, and retail operations across Malaysia and Singapore. This role is key in shaping our retail footprint while fostering strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:-

Boutique Leasing & Network Expansion

Lead end-to-end leasing for new boutiques aligned with brand and market growth.
Identify, evaluate, and secure retail sites that strengthen long-term brand positioning.
Manage lease renewals, negotiations, and rent optimisation.
Monitor lease performance and recommend actions on renewals, relocations, or closures.
Build and maintain strong relationships with mall operators, developers, and property owners.

Casual Leasing / Atrium Activations

Secure atrium and pop-up spaces for key campaigns and activations.
Negotiate short-term leasing terms within approved commercial parameters.
Collaborate with Brand Units, Marketing, Retail, Retail Design, and VM to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment

Partner with internal teams (Retail Operations, Retail Design & VM, Legal, Procurement, Finance, EHS, Internal Audit, IT) and external vendors to ensure smooth lease execution and store openings.
Coordinate multi-layered internal approvals.
Support Retail Operations with landlord/ vendors communications and issue resolution.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

Track retail trends, competitor activity, rental benchmarks, and new mall developments.
Prepare leasing proposals, business cases, presentations slide, and executive summaries.
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements.

Who are we looking for

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field.
3–5 years experience in retail leasing, property management, or business development (luxury, beauty, or fashion preferred).
Strong negotiation and communication skills with mall landlords and developers.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, able to balance multiple internal priorities.
Solutions-driven, commercial mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of beauty retail markets in Malaysia and Singapore is an advantage.

L'Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L'Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Leasing and Operations Manager