Beauty Product Seeding Manager (Melbourne)

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world‑class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI‑driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. The Product Seeding Executive is a key role within WPP Beauty Tech Labs, a bespoke team embedded within Wavemaker and focused on delivering innovative influencer and advocacy marketing for L'Oréal Groupe. Reporting into the WPP Beauty Tech Labs leadership, this role is responsible for developing and executing product seeding strategies across L'Oréal's 32 beauty brands spanning four divisions, connecting the right products with the right creators to generate authentic brand advocacy at scale. Working across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, the role manages the end‑to‑end seeding process from influencer relationship building and creative kit development through to third‑party logistics, dispatch, and performance reporting. Success in this role means building a seeding program that drives measurable impact on brand visibility, sentiment, and consumer engagement across some of the world's most iconic beauty brands, while shaping how WPP Beauty Tech Labs builds and scales creator communities for L'Oréal in Australia. Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with influencers, creators, and industry tastemakers across L'Oréal's full brand portfolio, overseeing all outreach, communications, and follow‑ups to ensure seeding activity is targeted, timely, and impactful.
- Coordinate across L'Oréal's four divisions (CPD, LUXE, PPD, and LDB) and partner with brand teams, the CDMO, and division leads to align seeding programs with broader campaign launches and brand objectives.
- Lead the end‑to‑end production and dispatch process, managing third‑party supplier relationships across product shipping, warehousing, kitting, and reporting, and design and production of gifting kits in partnership with L'Oréal brand teams.
- Track performance centrally using platforms such as Traackr and proprietary tools to measure seeding activity and provide data‑driven insights that inform and continuously improve future programs.
- Operate at the intersection of beauty, creator culture, and logistics, shaping how product seeding is executed at scale for a leading beauty portfolio.
- Contribute to the early rollout of a creator club initiative, helping to build long‑term creator relationships for L'Oréal in Australia. What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in product seeding, influencer marketing, or social media marketing, with a strong understanding of the creator ecosystem within the beauty category.
- Hands‑on experience working across major social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and an understanding of platform‑specific content trends that shape seeding strategy.
- Proficiency with influencer marketing platforms such as Traackr, Tagger, CreatorIQ, or equivalent tools for managing relationships, campaign execution, and performance reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage end‑to‑end logistics and third‑party supplier relationships, including product shipping, inventory management, and kitting processes, with high attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with creators, influencers, and internal stakeholders across multiple teams and seniority levels.
- Creative thinking with an eye for aesthetics and brand alignment, and the ability to contribute to seeding experiences that feel distinctive, on‑brand, and engaging for creators and their audiences.
- Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to run multiple concurrent seeding programs across different brands and deadlines without compromising quality. Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience using analytics and social listening tools such as Brandwatch, Google Analytics, or equivalent platforms to track and optimise seeding campaign performance.
- An existing network of influencer and creator contacts within the beauty industry in Australia.
- Experience working across multi‑brand accounts in an agency or in‑house beauty marketing environment.
- A genuine passion for the beauty industry and a sharp instinct for emerging creators and trends before they reach the mainstream. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We Create an Open setting built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. EEO Statement WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rh1qn