Sephora Category Manager

Sydney • Australia

Friday, November 21, 2025

Sephora, part of the esteemed LVMH family, is a global leader in beauty retail, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. Operating across Australia and New Zealand with approximately 36 stores and a robust online presence, Sephora is dedicated to continuous growth and expansion. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic and inclusive environment, fostering opportunities for personal and professional development within the luxury sector.

1. Track omni-channel category performance across markets, channels, segments, margin, productivity, and stock KPIs.
2. Execute category strategies, initiatives, and merchandising programs to drive growth.
3. Monitor market trends, brand performance, and insights to identify opportunities for category optimization.
4. Develop annual brand plans, including launch calendars, sales targets, and productive assortments.
5. Lead brand onboarding and delisting processes, including forecasting, sell-in, listings, and launch execution.
6. Manage animation planning, in-store activations, digital brand/category pages, and promotional mechanics.
7. Oversee floorplan, planogram, and merchandising standards to ensure optimal brand visibility and space productivity.
8. Coordinate with supply chain on stockholding KPIs, launch deliveries, and action plans for slow-moving/discontinued SKUs.
9. Maintain and review brand agreements, trading terms, and renewal cycles.
10. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of launches, campaigns, and store openings/renovations.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

1. Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
2. Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence
3. Strong analytical skills, and result-oriented
4. A keen interest in the beauty industry with a flair for trends and style
5. Excellent command of spoken and written English

A minimum of 8 years in Account or Brand Management, ideally within the beauty or fashion industry.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

Opportunities for personal development in Australia and New Zealand, global career opportunities within high-end luxury brands, gifted products, store discounts up to 45%, paid parental leave, birthday leave, personal leave, health and well-being initiatives, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 mental health programs, life insurance, unique online learning platform, fun social calendar, and fortnightly pay plus superannuation.

Sephora fosters a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture, celebrating diversity and encouraging employees to unleash their creativity. The company is committed to empowering individuals to learn, evolve, and express their unique identities, contributing to a dynamic and innovative environment.