I'm a strategic and creative marketing professional with over 10 years of international experience in the beauty, FMCG and tech industries, across both B2C and B2B environments.

Lou Samper

I'm a strategic and creative marketing professional with over 10 years of international experience in the beauty, FMCG and tech industries, across both B2C and B2B environments.

Available to hire

I’m a strategic and creative marketing professional with over 10 years of international experience in the beauty, FMCG and tech industries, across both B2C and B2B environments.

Experience Level

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Co-Founder at Girls Collective
September 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Built the platform end-to-end (design, code, community) and now oversees partnerships and growth while operations run on automation.
Global Market Manager at KLAST HOME
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and penetration in key international markets. Drove strategic client collaborations and long-term partnerships. Designed the marketplace strategy across Europe and oversaw operations to maximize brand visibility and drive growth.
Marketing & Ecommerce Specialist at Avon Spain
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Enhanced the brand's online presence across social media platforms, positioning it as a benchmark in the LATAM cosmetics market; improved distribution with tailored displays; designed and executed the annual marketing plan; events and PR management; social media marketing; data-driven optimization across ecommerce platforms.
Brand & PR Manager at Coty Inc. (Rimmel London)
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Led brand growth in Argentina, maintained exceptional growth, and established the brand as market leader in the lip category for two consecutive years. Managed online presence, PR, and marketing plans; coordinated events and PR across local and international content; enhanced social media and digital activity; leveraged analytics and tooling (HubSpot, SEMrush, Google Activate, etc.).
Marketing & E-Commerce Specialist at Avon Spain
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Marketing and ecommerce specialist supporting digital campaigns, social media coordination and channel alignment for the Spanish market.
Brand & PR Manager at Rimmel London, Coty Inc.
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Led brand initiatives with 2 direct reports; drove growth and profitability targets, established Argentina lip category leadership for two consecutive years; enhanced online presence across social platforms; improved distribution with tailored displays; designed and executed marketing plans; managed budget, pricing analytics, events/PR, and key certifications.
Ecommerce Product Manager at Up Spain
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Led ongoing product development and optimization; managed product catalog and alignment across markets (26 permanent stores + seasonal stores) in Spain, Portugal and LATAM.
Brand & PR Manager at Rimmel London Coty Inc.
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Led brand and PR for Rimmel London in Argentina, supervising 2 direct reports. Drove exponential growth while meeting profit targets and established the brand as the market leader in the lip category for two consecutive years. Enhanced the brand's online presence across social media, positioning it as a cosmetic industry benchmark in LATAM. Improved distribution nationwide by creating tailored displays. Designed and executed the marketing plan, defined a marketing mix for product launches (1-2 per month), and managed the brand portfolio (850 SKUs, 4 categories, one-shots). Planned the annual budget and optimized investment, implemented monthly pricing analyses to address inflation, and conducted regular reviews of brand performance and market share. Coordinated events and PR, both local and international, and produced content for multiple channels. Additionally engaged in Social Media Marketing, Inbound Marketing, digital PR, and neuromarketing initiatives; completed Coty Bootcamp NYC
Marketing & E-Commerce Product Manager at UPS Spain
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Led ongoing product development and optimization; managed the product catalog and ensured alignment with each market (26 permanents plus seasonal items) across Spain, Portugal and LATAM. Drove cross-market collaboration and ensured timely go-to-market execution, with a focus on catalog health, regional adaptation, and growth.
Founder at Girls Collective
September 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Built the Girls Collective platform end-to-end (design, code, community) and now oversees partnerships and growth while operations run on automation. Manages a portfolio of initiatives and leads strategic development.

Education

Master's Degree in Digital Marketing at EUDE Business School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Master's Degree in Digital Marketing at EUDE Business School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Marketing & E-Commerce Specialist at Avon Spain
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Master's Degree in Digital Marketing at EUDE Business School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing at Universidad de la Empresa (UADE)
April 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016

Qualifications

HubSpot Social Media Marketing & Inbound Marketing Optimization
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
SEMrush Digital PR Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Data Analysis & Visualization (Advanced Excel, GA, Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
UBA Argentina Neuro Marketing
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Nielsen Tracking (Nielsen Argentina)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Content Square Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services