Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.The opportunity:Across Australia and New Zealand, we have circa 34 stores, a growing online platform and we plan to expand this year on year. Not only do we offer diverse store opportunities, We also have our head office based in Sydney CBD.Category ManagerAs the Category Manager, you will act as the custodian and champion for your nominated category / categories.You will shine here if you enjoyANZ Category Performance Tracking and ReportingTracking omni-channel category performance (by channel, markets, segments, margin, productivity, brand conversion and stocks management) vs set KPIsExecuting and implementing of programs per the category strategies as defined in budget and strategy planningMonitoring and identifying new trends, new brands, merchandizing programs, and ad-hoc strategies to optimize category growth and performanceTracking of sales and category reports of assigned brand within team (including brand insights by segments)Trading Terms Negotiation and ReviewCoordinating and maintaining of brand agreement sign off and subsequent renewalsDeveloping the annual brand plan including product launch calendar and sales targetsEnsuring a relevant (productive) assortment for each brand in accordance to the set linear productivity measure for the categoryBrand / Product Launch PlansWorking with brands on their annual launch plansManaging new sell-in process: data validation and submissionLiaising and cooperating with all departments to ensure strong launch plans and executionManaging digital brand and category pagesAnimation PlanningPlanning and securing key animation slots for brandsNegotiating for check-out sampling aligned with Animation CalendarPlanning animation thematics: product assortment, target and stocks orderingNegotiating for in store mechanics / promotions or activities to drive salesLaunching and Delisting of BrandsMonitoring and measuring assigned brands performance against category sales and profitability benchmarkConducting half-yearly rationalization of brands and assortmentCoordinating and executing of launch plan for assigned new brands Launch Plan, new listing process: sell-in, vendor form, sales forecast, first pipe order, brand deckLiaising and cooperating with all departments and markets to ensure strong launch plans and executionFloorplan management, store opening and renovationMonitoring and conducting regular checks on assigned brand placement / location within stores to be in accordance to category principlesWorking with brands on fixtures, stocks and merchandising for new store opening, store renovation and subsequent updates according to launch timingPlanogram managementEnsuring a relevant, optimal assortment by brand according to allocated spaceWorking with brands to develop logical planogramsWorking with supply chain to meet the companys stockholding KPIReviewing SOH with supply chain and propose action plans for SKUs with high stockholding and discontinued SKUsCoordinating with supply chain to ensure deliveries meet launch dates and campaignsWe would love to hear from you if you are/haveAt least 8 years of Account / Brand Management experience, ideally from the beauty / fashion industryBachelors Degree in business or MarketingExcellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skillsStrong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influenceStrong analytical skills, and is result-orientedA keen interest in the beauty industry with a flair for trends and styleExcellent command of spoken and written EnglishSephora 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.If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.While at Sephora, youll enjoy...The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams people you can be proud to work with.The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.You can unleash your creativity, because weve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.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.ProviderDescriptionEnabledSAP"route" is used for session stickiness"careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data centre"JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor''s device during the session so the server can identify the visitorProviderDescriptionEnabledYouTubeWistiaSephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, genderidentity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status.Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants withphysical and mental disabilities. Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants withcriminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. 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Manager, Category Management