Category Manager

Category Manager At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, including 851 in DENS Hub (Germany, Switzerland, Denmark & Sweden), we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more. Shape assortments, own your category end-to-end, and drive growth together with international retail, digital, marketing teams in our Düsseldorf HQ and with our HQ in Paris. You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:Ownership of the assortment strategy and end-to-end product lifecycle across retail and e-commerceBuilding and developing strong supplier partnerships through business reviews and performance trackingAnalyzing market trends, consumer behavior, sales data, and budgets to identify opportunities and risksDriving merchandising concepts, floor plans, and localization for stores, corners, and new openingsEnsuring high-quality execution of merchandising standards and continuous process improvementActing as a key interface between local teams and HQ in Paris, fostering strong stakeholder relationshipsLeading cross-functional collaboration with marketing, visual merchandising, sales, CRM, and digital teams for launches and campaigns KPIsSustainable sales growth per categoryStrong margins and product profitabilityHealthy inventory turnover and high stock accuracyHigh product availability and continuous sales developmentSuccessful translation of strategy into commercial success and compelling customer experiences across retail and e-commerce Do not hesitate to apply if you have…At least 3 years of experience in category management, buying, merchandising, or a similar commercial roleStrong understanding of product, brand and trade marketing as well as sales principlesHigh analytical capabilitiesAdvanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPointStrategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-driven approach Personal SkillsExcellent communication skills in German and EnglishStrong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, agile environment Being LVMH Acts people oriented Shows creativity and drives innovation Strives for excellence Entrepreneurial spirit & mindset Here, you will find: Benefits that empower. from staff discounts to fitness partnerships, supporting your lifestyle both inside and outside of work. Growth that empowers. Through a culture of continuous learning, supported by dedicated trainings and further education opportunities, that help you grow personally, advance professionally and stay ahead in your field.Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference. Join us and belong to something beautiful.