Sephora Assistant Merchant, dotcom Canada

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Location
TorontoOntarioCanada
Employment
Contract
Seniority
Mid-Level
Compensation
$66,500–74,300/year
Department
Merchandising, Buying & Planning
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Apr 8, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora Canada is the Canadian arm of the global beauty retailer and is part of the LVMH group. The brand is recognised for its curated assortment of prestige beauty, an entrepreneurial retail culture, and a strong commitment to diversity, innovation and talent development across digital and brick‑and‑mortar channels.

Sephora Canada — Toronto: Assistant Merchant, dotcom Canada (Contract) to support e‑commerce merchandising and brand partnerships for Sephora.ca.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Partner with brand teams, retail merchants and inventory planners to align cross‑channel strategies and maximize sales for an assigned portfolio.
  • Continuously analyze dotcom performance; deliver actionable insights, adjust merchandising tactics in real time and support weekly/monthly business recaps.
  • Plan and execute brand promotional strategies tied to launches, hero SKUs and seasonal/category moments to drive traffic and conversion.
  • Own DotCA product assortments: manage SKU mix, conduct assortment and SKU productivity analyses, and identify opportunities to differentiate the online assortment.
  • Manage new SKU launches and ongoing product page optimizations, coordinating setup, content production and QA across site, mobile and email.
  • Lead ad hoc reporting and special projects to support category growth and site merchandising initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Inventory & Planning to forecast newness, exclusives, limited editions and ensure promotional initiatives are supported by sufficient stock.

Qualifications

  • 2–3 years' experience in a retail buying office or merchandising function with strong merchandising fundamentals.
  • E‑commerce or Direct‑to‑Consumer experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple product launches and promotional campaigns concurrently.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with experience translating data into clear recommendations and storytelling for senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build productive cross‑functional relationships.

Skills

Excel Word PowerPoint OneDrive SharePoint Smartsheet Web analytics Site QA Mobile QA Email QA Assortment analysis SKU performance analysis Forecasting Data storytelling Stakeholder management Content production coordination

Experience

2–3 years in a retail buying office or merchandising role; prior e‑commerce or Direct‑to‑Consumer experience is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 66,500 to CAD 74,300 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; Well‑Being@Sephora program; hybrid work schedule; vacation and flex days; maternity/paternity leave; training and development programs; 30% merchandise discount, opportunities for gratis and LVMH flash sale discounts; volunteer and donation matching; Employee Assistance Program and 24/7 mental health support via Dialogue.

Culture

Sephora Canada cultivates a fast‑paced, inclusive culture centred on beauty, innovation and collaboration. The organisation emphasises professional development and diversity, offering employees exposure to both retail and digital merchandising within the broader LVMH community.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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