Category Specialist

Overview

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.

Retribuzione / Benefits flexible hours

smart working

discounts on Sephora and LVMH products

free beauty product gifts

tailored welfare offers

Annual Convention and team buildings

Responsabilità 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

Requisiti fondamentali 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

Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

communication

initiative

autonomy

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint