Category Specialist Make Up

  • Milano
  • Sephora

We’re unique and we always have been. With our diverse customers, talent, and ideas, we are co-creating the future of beauty. Are you ready to embrace your future with Sephora?

OUR PILLARS :

  • Beauty & Beyond - Every day we reimagine beauty, discover new brands, and influence positive change._
  • Creativity Unleashed - You’re encouraged to explore, innovate and have fun, working with diverse customers, teams and leaders._
  • Endless Evolution - You will learn with innovators, artists, and experts in every field. As our business evolves, so will you._
  • Boldly Authentic - We celebrate diversity, embrace your unique and winning spirit, and believe that real beauty is being authentically you. You are what sets us apart._ Mission Maximize the contribution of the category in terms of sell-out, margin and market share. Define the category strategy and the mix of leverages: assortment, merchandising, promotion, communication and price responding to the customer needs.

Key Activities/Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development of category strategy
  • Manage new launches and new brands with a full lead of 360° plan (omnichannel animation & communication)
  • Coordinate & support the other departments in the implementation of the strategy through clear sales guidelines
  • Plan and secure key animation slots with the right product assortment and relevant for beauty trend cooperating with trade marketing team
  • Participate in development & Implementation brands’ marketing plans looking for exclusivity partnerships
  • Negotiate with suppliers creating strong relationships to maximize partnerships
  • Data analysis and definition of action plans to improve Sales and gain market share
  • Adapt assortment & merchandising plans to local needs in cooperation with Sales and Merchandising team

Profile Requirements

  • 2 + years of Purchasing and Product Management
  • Fluent in English, French is a plus
  • Good management of stress and workload
  • Great communication and relational skills
  • Analytical skills and numerical sensitivity are required into a dynamic and flexible attitude