Senior Manager, Merchandising, Asia

SEPHORA is the world's leading omni-channel prestige beauty retail brand, and a division of LVMH – Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Since our inception in 1969, we have been disrupting the beauty retail category and status quo, breaking conventions to change the way the world sees beauty. As the only truly global beauty retailer operating more than 3,000 points of sale in 36 markets, Sephora empowers customers around the world to define what beauty means to them, to experiment freely and to express themselves.

Here in Asia, our teams run omni-channel businesses in 10 markets across the region, in addition to cross-border e-commerce in several more. Our success is built on innovation, a highly curated product portfolio, market-leading digital capability, and our unique customer experience. With ambitious growth plans, we are always looking for talented people who aspire to build businesses and develop themselves. Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious. We are united by a common goal – to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

You will shine here if you enjoy…

• Category Strategy & Execution: Support the Asia Merchandising Director in developing and implementing category strategies for the Asia region, ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing regional specificities.
• Global Surge Brand Management: Collaborate closely with Global surge brands to ensure smooth operational execution within each of the Asia markets, addressing any logistical or market-specific challenges.
• Asia Incubation Brand Sourcing: Assist the Director in the sourcing, evaluation, and incubation of emerging Asian beauty brands (eg. C-beauty, K-beauty etc.) to enhance Sephora's product assortment and drive innovation.
• Merchandising Fund Management: Support the Director in maintaining oversight of the merchandising budget, ensuring responsible allocation and tracking of investments in key brands.
• Business Analytics: Deep dive into category business performance in collaboration with the Merchandising Analytics team, to create a comprehensive view of the Asia market; identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Strategic Business Support: Support the Merchandising Vice President in preparing for key global strategic meetings; including data analysis, presentation preparation, and the development of key insights.
• Product Development & Animation Calendar: Support the process of developing the Asia product development and animation calendar, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences.

We would love to hear from you if you have…

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in merchandising, buying, brand sourcing or category management, preferably within the beauty and/or retail industry.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated aptitude for working with numbers, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an Asian language is a plus to work with stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region.

While at Sephora, you'll enjoy…

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, and passionate people whom you will be proud to work with.
• The learning. We invest heavily in training for our leaders and employees. Not just product knowledge but building a personalized career plan so that you continue to evolve and build your skills and personal brand.
• The culture. As the leading omni-channel beauty retailer, and part of the LVMH Group, our reach is broad and our impact is global. It's in the Sephora DNA to disrupt the status quo as we champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.