Category Specialist

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As a Category Specialist in Sephora’s Offer Department, you shape category strategies and drive growth through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. You will tailor assortments and marketing plans to local needs, negotiate strong supplier partnerships, and coordinate launches and budgets. You’ll work closely with Sales, Merchandising, Trade Marketing, and Finance to execute the annual plan and boost turnover and margin. This role offers exposure to market-leading beauty trends and a dynamic, inclusive culture in Milan.
flexible hours
discounts on Sephora and LVMH products
free beauty product gifts
tailored welfare offers
Annual Convention and team buildings
Analyze categories using panels and ad hoc studies to guide brand strategy
Conduct weekly sell-out analyses and define action plans to improve sales and market share
Develop and implement brand marketing plans, seeking exclusivity partnerships
Adapt assortment and merchandising plans with Sales and Merchandising teams to fit local needs




Plan and secure key product animation slots aligned with beauty trends in collaboration with trade marketing
Negotiate with suppliers to maximize partnerships and build strong relationships
Coordinate with Central teams to align on initiatives and budgets
Monitor brand portfolio budgets and support execution of turnover and margin objectives
Support launches of new products and define forecasts for each launch
2–3 years of experience in category, product management or operational marketing
Analytical strength and comfort with numbers; beauty trend awareness
Fluent in Italian and English
Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
Observant, adaptable, and discreet; autonomous with initiative
communication
initiative
autonomy
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
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Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/856f8g