Sephora Category Assistant

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Location
UK
└England
└London
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, recognised for its broad portfolio of brands and its own SEPHORA Collection. The brand combines experiential retail, innovation and inclusivity, operating stores and digital platforms across numerous markets and placing a strong emphasis on creativity, product discovery and cross‑functional collaboration.

Sephora UK in London seeks a Category Assistant (SEPHORA Collection) to support buying, product launches and supplier coordination.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Category team across the full commercial lifecycle for SEPHORA Collection and owned‑brand projects.
  • Liaise with suppliers to gather new line information, ensuring documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
  • Assist with trend analysis, forecasting and identification of new brand and product innovations.
  • Prepare product nominations and coordinate assets for Marketing, Social and PR activity.
  • Analyse sales, margin and performance data to identify opportunities for weekly trade reviews.
  • Raise purchase orders for new ranges, promotional buys, samples and ad‑hoc requests, and maintain pricing files and product codes.
  • Own resolution of supplier invoice queries in partnership with Finance to resolve pricing discrepancies.
  • Manage the call‑in, tracking and coordination of product samples for marketing and retail needs, including retail sampling processes and deadlines.
  • Update product data, supplier contacts and pricing information to maintain catalogue accuracy.
  • Support ad‑hoc administrative and commercial projects and deputise for the Assistant Category Manager when required.

Qualifications

  • Experience in buying, merchandising or a retail head office environment is advantageous.
  • Strong numerical and analytical capability with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence handling systems and commercial data.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build supplier and cross‑functional relationships.
  • Strong organisation and time‑management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.

Skills

Microsoft Excel trend analysis forecasting purchase order management data management supplier liaison invoice query resolution

Experience

Entry‑level role; prior exposure to buying, merchandising or a retail head‑office function is desirable but not mandatory. The post is suited to candidates with strong commercial aptitude and first experience in analytics or product coordination.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Economics or a related discipline preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK.

Benefits

Private Healthcare, Life Assurance and Private Pension from day one; competitive pay with annual salary reviews; generous employee discount; paid day off on birthday; access to perks and wellbeing platform; LVMH Heart Fund; generous holiday allowance with option to buy extra days.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, high‑energy environment where creativity and customer experience are central. As part of the LVMH family, the company values cross‑disciplinary collaboration, product innovation and career development within a fast‑paced retail ecosystem.

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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