Sephora Head of Category Management

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Posted Mar 9, 2026

Join Sephora in London as Head of Category Management. Drive strategic category leadership in a dynamic beauty market. Apply now!

Overview

Sephora, a leading beauty retailer, is renowned for its innovative approach to beauty and retail. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and growth. With a commitment to diversity and a passion for beauty, Sephora continues to expand its presence across the UK, offering employees the opportunity to be part of a transformative journey in the beauty industry.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of ambitious, insight-driven category strategies for Skin & Hair.
  • Translate market data into actionable plans to strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Partner cross-functionally to deliver cohesive 360° activation strategies.
  • Define and oversee zoning and floor-map principles for productivity and brand communication.
  • Build and nurture senior-level relationships with brand partners.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and drive continuous improvement in local contracts.
  • Lead new-brand pitches and manage brand launches aligned with customer insights.
  • Manage overall brand performance, driving growth and addressing under-performance.
  • Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on innovation and improvement.
  • Ensure alignment and communication with Global, EU, and UK leadership teams.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in category leadership.
  • Proven ability to build and execute insight-driven category strategies.
  • Strong commercial acumen with market data analysis experience.
  • Expertise in leading cross-functional brand and category activations.
  • Experience in developing floor-map/zoning principles.
  • Senior-level brand partnership management experience.
  • Strong capability in launching new brands and managing brand performance.
  • Ability to streamline processes and drive operational excellence.
  • Experience aligning with global, regional, and local leadership teams.

Skills

Data-driven mindset Commercial acumen Cross-functional leadership Brand partnership management Operational excellence Strategic communication

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in category leadership.

Workplace

The role is situated in London, England, UK. Within England, Cerulean currently features 582 open roles, including 17 recent additions. Across UK, Cerulean lists 618 open roles — 19 of them newly added.

Benefits

Private healthcare (including dental & optical), pension scheme, life insurance, employee discount, competitive pay with annual reviews, generous holiday allowance, paid day off on birthday, access to perks and wellbeing platform.

Culture

Sephora fosters a vibrant and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and encourages creativity. Employees are empowered to express themselves and contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment. The brand is committed to providing opportunities for growth and development in a supportive 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.