Open Jobs Makeup Category Assistant Fixed Term Contract

At Sephora beauty is about feeling seen valued and empowered - individually and collectively. Its about discovering whats new celebrating creativity and helping shape whats next. Together we belong to something beautiful.

The Opportunity

This fixedterm opportunity (running until January 2027) is perfect for someone who lives and breathes Makeup has an analytical mindset and is eager to build a career in Buying or Category Management and work closely with some of the most exciting highend and trenddriven beauty brands in the industry.

If youre naturally curious thrive in a detaildriven environment and get energised by discovering the next big brand or product before anyone else youll feel right at home. Whether youre analysing category performance supporting launches or building great relationships with brand partners youll play a meaningful role in driving the commercial success of a brand thats redefining beauty in the UK.

What youll be doing

Youll support the Makeup Category team across the full commercial lifecycle including:

• Liaising with suppliers to gather new line information and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting the Makeup Category Manager with trend analysis forecasting and identifying upcoming brands and innovations.
• Helping to prepare product nominations for Marketing Social and PR activity.
• Analysing sales margin and performance trends to identify opportunities for weekly trade reviews.
• Raising purchase orders for new ranges promotional buys samples and ad hoc requests.
• Updating product data pricing files codes and supplier contact information to maintain accuracy.
• Owning the resolution of supplier invoice queries by partnering with Finance to resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Managing the callin tracking and coordination of product samples for marketing and retail needs.
• Managing retail sampling processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting adhoc administrative tasks and commercial projects assigned by senior team members.
• Deputising for the Assistant Category Manager when required.

What youll bring

Youll be a proactive organised and commercially driven individual with an eye for detail and a passion for beauty. You will also bring:

• Strong numerical analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and confidence using systems and data.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong organisation and timemanagement skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive mindset able to use your initiative and work independently when required.
• A collaborative positive approach with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in Buying or a retail head office environment would be advantageous.

While at Sephora youll find

• 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 fulfilment from delighting clients every day to inspiring our industry at large every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

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