Sephora Senior Category Manager

Sydney • Australia

Monday, March 24, 2025

Sephora, a leading beauty retailer, operates under the auspices of the LVMH Group, a global leader in luxury goods. With a robust presence across Australia and New Zealand, Sephora boasts approximately 34 stores and a burgeoning online platform, with plans for continued expansion. The head office is strategically located in the Sydney Central Business District, offering a dynamic environment for professionals in the beauty industry.

1. Track omni-channel category performance against set KPIs across channels, markets, segments, margin, productivity, brand conversion, and stock management.
2. Execute and implement programs in alignment with category strategies as defined in budget and strategy planning.
3. Monitor and identify new trends, brands, merchandising programs, and ad-hoc strategies to optimize category growth and performance.
4. Coordinate and maintain brand agreement sign-offs and renewals.
5. Develop annual brand plans, including product launch calendars and sales targets.
6. Ensure a productive assortment for each brand in accordance with linear productivity measures.
7. Manage new sell-in processes, including data validation and submission.
8. Plan and secure key animation slots for brands, negotiating check-out sampling aligned with the Animation Calendar.
9. Monitor and measure assigned brand performance against category sales and profitability benchmarks.
10. Conduct half-yearly rationalization of brands and assortments.
11. Coordinate and execute launch plans for new brands, including sell-in, vendor forms, sales forecasts, and first pipe orders.
12. Manage floorplans, store openings, and renovations, ensuring brand placement aligns with category principles.
13. Work with supply chain to meet stockholding KPIs and propose action plans for SKUs with high stockholding and discontinued SKUs.

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
4. Result-oriented
5. A keen interest in the beauty industry with a flair for trends and style

At least 10 years of account or brand management experience, ideally within the beauty or fashion industry.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

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