Sephora Assistant Category Manager — Fragrance

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH family. The brand is recognized for its broad, curated assortment of prestige and niche beauty products, strong retail and e‑commerce presence across many markets, and a commercial culture that prizes innovation, client experience and inclusivity.

1. Support the definition and implementation of the fragrance assortment strategy across European stores and e‑commerce platforms.
2. Contribute to the development of 360° innovation and marketing plans in collaboration with brand partners, local markets and the marketing team.
3. Coordinate omnichannel and digital projects tied to category peak moments and promotional calendars.
4. Produce post‑activation reporting and prepare internal presentations summarizing performance and learnings.
5. Analyze banner, brand, destination and new‑product performance to inform assortment and merchandising decisions.
6. Monitor competitor activity, consumer trends and market dynamics relevant to the fragrance category.
7. Source and evaluate new fragrance brands and potential new category destinations.
8. Maintain ongoing cross‑functional and cross‑market relationships with brands, country teams and internal stakeholders.

1. Enrolled in a business school or university programme with a specialization in marketing or digital.
2. Available for a 3‑month internship starting May 2026 (based in Neuilly‑sur‑Seine, hybrid working).
3. Fluent English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, synthesis ability and commercial curiosity.
5. Rigorous, autonomous and comfortable working with numerical data; interest in the beauty sector.

1. Category strategy implementation
2. Omnichannel project coordination
3. 360° marketing planning
4. Performance analysis and reporting
5. Market and competitor monitoring
6. Brand sourcing and evaluation
7. Stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration
8. Business‑level English communication

Early‑career candidate: current student (internship level). Previous internships in retail, beauty, merchandising or marketing are an advantage but not mandatory.

Current enrolment in a Business School or University programme, specialising in Marketing or Digital (Bachelor or Master level studies).

Sephora cultivates a fast‑paced, inclusive and entrepreneurial workplace where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. Employees collaborate across disciplines to innovate retail and digital customer experiences, and the company emphasises development and internal mobility for talent.