Sephora Merchant - Fragrances
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Jul 10, 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.
Merchant - Fragrances at Sephora Dubai. Lead regional fragrance assortment, brand partnerships, and category strategy. Full-time, hybrid role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support Category Director in developing and executing fragrance category strategies, including sales forecasting and stock planning
- Manage SKU-level assortments across assigned fragrance brands to ensure optimal product mix aligned with commercial objectives
- Monitor stock levels across retail stores and e-commerce platforms to ensure product availability for launches and key commercial moments
- Maintain and optimize planograms to maximize brand visibility and merchandising excellence
- Develop and manage the fragrance category calendar including new product launches, assortment expansions, and discontinuation plans
- Prepare SKU-level sales forecasts by country aligned with brand budgets and commercial targets
- Analyze inventory performance and recommend corrective action plans for overstock or slow-moving products
- Conduct regular assortment reviews and performance analyses to identify optimization opportunities
- Coordinate regulatory and compliance requirements for all new product launches
- Collaborate with brand partners and internal stakeholders to plan and execute activations, launches, and promotional campaigns
- Coordinate training support with brand partners and Education team for successful product launches
- Manage shelving plans and in-store merchandising of fragrances based on brand performance
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned fragrance brands ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners and key internal stakeholders
- Lead regular business reviews with brand partners to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and in line with agreed objectives
- Monitor and report on brand performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations to management
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver consistent brand experiences across all customer touchpoints
- Coordinate brand activations across retail and e-commerce channels ensuring alignment on visibility and commercial priorities
- Define and manage online assortment strategy for the fragrance category
- Prepare monthly category and brand performance reports including key KPIs and commercial insights
- Track brand budgets by country and store ensuring alignment with financial targets
- Ensure accurate budget management, cost tracking, and timely reinvoicing processes
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–4 years of experience in Merchandising, Category Management, Brand Management, Buying, or related commercial role
- Proven experience managing brands, assortments, and commercial partnerships
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience with retail planning and reporting tools is an advantage
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–4 years of experience in Merchandising, Category Management, Brand Management, Buying, or a related commercial role, preferably within beauty, fragrance, FMCG, or retail environments.
Workplace
This position is based in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
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
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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