Sephora Manager, Space Planning
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora SEA Manager, Space Planning role in Singapore – optimize retail space across 100+ stores managing teams and driving planogram strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive space efficiency and utilisation analysis to optimize the use of available space, identifying areas for improvement and recommending strategies to enhance space allocation and productivity
- Develop and maintain floor plans and planograms across all categories to maximize and increase productivity according to set targets
- Set clear principles on in-store zoning and planogram guidelines
- Lead quarterly brand and range review sessions, SKU optimization and rationalization with SEA and Market Category teams using aligned productivity benchmarks
- Support bi-yearly review of brands with productivity analysis for retrofit planning
- Manage a team of 2 with full responsibility for planning, performance, development, succession planning, and career advancement
- Collaborate with Market Merchandising and Regional Visual Merchandising teams for in-store execution of floorplans and planograms, ensuring consistency of brand line-up and space allocation
- Provide floor planning guidance for new and renovated stores
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in space planning preferably in retail or beauty industry
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining floor plans and planograms to maximize productivity
- Strong numerical aptitude to process and analyze complex data
- Ability to translate data insights and category strategy into space planning strategy
- Familiarity with design software for creating and managing floor plans
- Leadership skills to ensure effective collaboration and high performance
- Strong communication skills with ability to present effectively to senior stakeholders
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills in a diverse environment
Skills
Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in space planning, preferably in retail or beauty industry, with demonstrated expertise in space efficiency analysis, floor plan and planogram development, and range review leadership. Prior experience managing teams and operating in matrix environments is essential.
Education
Not specified; relevant professional qualifications in retail management, merchandising, or space planning preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
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