Category Manager in Düsseldorf

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-commerce
• Building and developing strong supplier partnerships through business reviews and performance tracking
• Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, sales data, and budgets to identify opportunities and risks
• Driving merchandising concepts, floor plans, and localization for stores, corners, and new openings
• Ensuring high-quality execution of merchandising standards and continuous process improvement
• Acting as a key interface between local teams and HQ in Paris, fostering strong stakeholder relationships
• Leading cross-functional collaboration with marketing, visual merchandising, sales, CRM, and digital teams for launches and campaigns

KPIs

• Strong margins and product profitability
• Healthy inventory turnover and high stock accuracy
• High product availability and continuous sales development
• Successful translation of strategy into commercial success and compelling customer experiences across retail and e-commerce

• At least 3 years of experience in category management, buying, merchandising, or a similar commercial role
• Strong understanding of product, brand and trade marketing as well as sales principles
• High analytical capabilities
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-driven approach

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills in German and English
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, agile environment
• Acts people oriented
• Shows creativity and drives innovation
• Strives for excellence

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.

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.
The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.
The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.
With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.
At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.

Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.

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