Open Jobs Senior Merchant, Merchandising, SK, Fragrance

Job ID:287318
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St 20th Floor San Francisco CA 94105 United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Merchandising
Work Location: Hybrid Schedule

Your Role at Sephora: Ready for a career glow up
As Senior Merchant Sephora at Kohls youll lead category strategy brand partnerships and assortment curation to drive growth and client excitement across Sephora at Kohls. The work you do will impact beauty as you shape product pipelines bring new brands to market and influence what clients discover next. Youll manage a team thats united in beauty supported by those who are equally passionate about delivering innovative merchandising strategies and elevated client experiences.

What Youll Do:

• Own and drive category strategy (e.g. fragrance) to fuel brand growth through new launches core assortment optimization and strategic brand expansion or exits
• Build and manage strong brand partnerships including leading negotiations around margins marketing support training and sampling
• Develop and oversee assortments leading launch strategies animations and storytelling across stores and digital channels
• Analyze category performance leveraging data to identify trends risks and opportunities for growth
• Identify and source new brands to fill assortment gaps and meet evolving client needs
• Partner cross-functionally with Kohls and internal teams to align on business opportunities visual merchandising and planogram execution
• Lead fixture and in-store presentation strategies to bring assortments to life
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely execution of launches and initiatives
• Coach mentor and develop a team of merchants and coordinators building a strong pipeline of talent

What Youll Bring:

• 7 years of merchandising experience ideally within beauty or a related retail category
• 7 years of people leadership experience with a strong track record of developing and growing teams
• Strong business acumen with experience owning category strategy and driving financial results
• Advanced analytical skills including working with large data sets (Excel) to inform decisions
• Proven ability to manage brand relationships and lead negotiations
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and working across multiple stakeholders
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence both internal and external partners
• High attention to detail organization and ability to adapt to change
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

What Youll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $135000.00- $150000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the applicants qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they willperform the employed in this position may also be eligible to earn job will be posted for a minimum offivedays.

• CaringCommunity.Youllcollaborate with teammates who are equally passionateabout innovatinganddrivingthe industry forward together united in beauty.

• Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here with opportunities that will challengestretchand develop your skills.

• Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeautyyoullfeel and see the positive change (consumer industryandsocial)thatyourindividual voice is a part of.

Rewardsas Uniqueas You:

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

• Health.Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your familys needs withmedicaldental and vision also fully covers our employees disability and life insurance.

• Wealth.We offer a competitive 401k with4%match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan where your student loan paymentsqualifyto earn the 401k match from Sephora.

• Balance.Youll beempoweredto find the perfect blend of work/life balance thatactuallyworks for youwithPTO flexibilityprotectedleave and more.

• Growth.Career growthis built into every role with access to trainingdevelopmentand tuition reimbursement.

• Perks.Thinkyouvetried it all Enjoya30%discount on all merchandise/services opportunities forfreeproductor gratisand flash sale discountsonLVMHbrandproducts.

• Support.Join a team thattruly cares with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus volunteer and donation matching.

Sephora values a diverse andinclusiveworkplaceand considers allapplicants withoutregard to sex pregnancy race color national origin gender (including gender identity and gender expression) age religion sexual orientation military/veteran status disability or any other is committed to providing reasonable accommodationtaapplicantswith disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants including those witharrest and conviction recordsin a manner consistent with the requirements of allapplicable laws including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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