Category Specialist
Pubblicato il 14-09-2026 - Sephora Usa in Milano
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.
As part of the Offer Department, Category Team, you will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:
Analyze and build recommendations on the strategy of the brands managed, in line with Sephora’s strategy:
- You will analyze the categories for which you are responsible via panels and other ad hoc studies
- Data analysis with weekly sell-out deep-dive and definition of action plans to improve sales and gain market share
- Participate in development & Implementation of brands’ marketing plans looking for exclusivity partnerships
- Adapt assortment & merchandising plans to local needs in cooperation with Sales and Merchandising team
- Plan and secure key animation slots with the right product assortment and relevant for beauty trend cooperating with trade marketing team.
- Negotiate with suppliers creating strong relationships in order to maximize partnerships
- Exchange and negotiate with Central teams
Implement and monitor annual action plans:
- You will monitor the budget of your brand portfolio
- You will participate in the implementation of the actions defined in order to achieve the objectives of turnover and margin.
- You will facilitate the coordination between the Animation (Online&Offline;), (E-)Merchandising, Finance and Supply Teams in order to optimize the execution of the animation plan in the stores and on the e-commerce site.
- You will contribute to the launches of new products in the category.
- You will define the forecasts for each launch
Who we are looking for:
- Analytical strength, ease with numbers, sensitivity to beauty products and current beauty trends
- At least 2/3 years of experience in category, product management or ope