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SEPHORA · 5 days ago

Assistant Merchant, Merchandising, Skincare

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$86K/yr - $97K/yr

2+ years exp

Sephora is a company that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in the beauty industry. As an Assistant Merchant, you will manage brand assortments for stores, communicate with stakeholders, assist in product strategy execution, and analyze business performance.

BeautyCosmeticsE-CommerceRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage brand assortments for up to 400 stores, including visual merchandising and timelines

Communicate consistently with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met

Assist in creation and execution of brand/ product strategies and product pipeline

Prepare reports and assist in analyzing the business

Partner with cross functional partners to execute on robust 360• launch strategies

Stay on top of trends, new products and brands

Demonstrate our Sephora values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative

Qualification

Retail buying experienceMS Office ExcelMS Office WordMS Office PowerPointAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsPassion for retailTime managementCollaborative attitude

Required

2-3 years retail buying experience at a major retailer

Impeccable verbal and written communication skills with comfort presenting to large groups

Excellent technical skills – MS Office (advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint); merchant systems

Passion for retail, product, and trends

A strong numbers-aptitude and analytical skills with a drive for results

A demonstrated ability to negotiate and exert influence

An ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast pace, complex environment

A positive and collaborative attitude

Benefits

Health . Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.

Wealth . We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.

Balance . You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.

Growth . Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.

Perks . Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.

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

Company

SEPHORA

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Sephora is an online shopping site that offers a range of beauty products such as cosmetics and skincare items.

Founded in 1969

Neuilly-sur-seine, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

https://www.sephora.com

H1B Sponsorship

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