Sephora Category Manager
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Join Sephora in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France as a Category Manager. Drive brand strategies and optimize product assortments in a dynamic, inclusive environment.
Overview
Sephora, a distinguished member of the LVMH group since 1997, stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of prestige beauty. With its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, Sephora has consistently redefined the beauty landscape. The brand operates with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the empowerment of individuals, fostering a vibrant community of beauty enthusiasts across 35 countries. With an impressive portfolio of nearly 500 brands, including its own Sephora Collection, the company offers a diverse range of products, from fragrances to skincare, making it a leader in the global beauty industry.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement brand acceleration strategies for the assigned portfolio to achieve revenue targets.
- Analyze market trends to define Sephora's priorities and create differentiation.
- Manage and co-develop mini formats for skincare and haircare brands, ensuring sales maximization and stock management.
- Optimize product assortments and monitor monthly budgets for all brands within the portfolio.
- Provide distribution recommendations to enhance productivity and track changes.
- Participate in pricing and discount strategies in coordination with Revenue Growth Management.
- Manage regional forecasts for new products and construct 360° omnichannel activation toolboxes for seasonal campaigns.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects to enhance brand visibility and performance.
- Collaborate with supply chain, marketing, BPM, and legal teams to safeguard category interests.
- Supervise the team intern.
Qualifications
- 2 to 4 years of experience in marketing, retail marketing, or digital marketing.
- University degree in business or related field.
- International profile with fluency in English.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing or related fields.
Education
University degree in business or related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris. There are currently 162 open positions in Neuilly-sur-Seine on Cerulean, with 5 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.783 open roles, including 73 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.351 open roles — 91 of them newly added.
Benefits
Sephora offers a dynamic work environment that values authenticity and teamwork, providing opportunities for personal development and leadership growth. Employees are part of a diverse community where each action contributes to creating unique customer experiences and inspiring the beauty universe.
Culture
Sephora fosters a culture of authenticity and inclusivity, celebrating diversity and encouraging personal growth. The company provides a collaborative environment where talented teams work together to innovate and make a meaningful impact in the beauty industry.
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.