Category Manager (m/f/x) in Düsseldorf in Fulltime

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, including [5000 in France / 15 000 in Europe and Middle East] / [851 in DENS Hub (Germany, Switzerland, Denmark & Sweden), we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more.

Shape assortments, own your category end-to-end, and drive growth together with international retail, digital, marketing teams in our Düsseldorf HQ and with our HQ in Paris.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

• Ownership of the assortment strategy and end-to-end product lifecycle across retail and e-commerce
• Building and developing strong supplier partnerships through business reviews and performance tracking
• Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, sales data, and budgets to identify opportunities and risks
• Driving merchandising concepts, floor plans, and localization for stores, corners, and new openings
• Ensuring high-quality execution of merchandising standards and continuous process improvement
• Acting as a key interface between local teams and HQ in Paris, fostering strong stakeholder relationships
• Leading cross-functional collaboration with marketing, visual merchandising, sales, CRM, and digital teams for launches and campaigns

KPIs

• Sustainable sales growth per category
• Strong margins and product profitability
• Healthy inventory turnover and high stock accuracy
• High product availability and continuous sales development
• Successful translation of strategy into commercial success and compelling customer experiences across retail and e-commerce

Do not hesitate to apply if you have…

• At least 3 years of experience in category management, buying, merchandising, or a similar commercial role
• Strong understanding of product, brand and trade marketing as well as sales principles
• High analytical capabilities
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-driven approach

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills in German and English
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, agile environment

Being LVMH

• Acts people oriented
• Shows creativity and drives innovation
• Strives for excellence
• Entrepreneurial spirit & mindset

Here, you will find:

• Benefits that empower. from staff discounts to fitness partnerships, supporting your lifestyle both inside and outside of work.
• Growth that empowers. Through a culture of continuous learning, supported by dedicated trainings and further education opportunities, that help you grow personally, advance professionally and stay ahead in your field.
• 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 fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.