Strategic Merchandising Director: Growth & Partnerships

Sephora; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 153,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

30% merchandise discount

RRSP matching

Well-Being@Sephora program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sephora Canada is seeking a Director of Merchandising to lead the category strategy and performance for a multi-brand portfolio generating over CAD$500M in annual revenue. You will shape growth, manage brand partnerships, and optimize assortment and profitability across our omni-channel business in Canada.

You will partner with Planning to align sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and profitability while guiding a high-performing team and fostering collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of buying and/or merchandising experience in retail.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role within beauty or consumer products.
• Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing sales and inventory.
• Ability to lead strategic brand partnerships.
• Proven track record of growing category revenue.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth and client engagement.
• Lead negotiations with brand partners on commercial terms and co-op.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Ecommerce, Visual Merchandising, and Supply Chain to implement strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop a merchandising team.

Skills

Merchandising leadership

Strategic planning

Brand partnerships

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Sephora Canada is seeking a Director of Merchandising to lead the category strategy and performance for a multi-brand portfolio generating over CAD$500M in annual revenue. You will shape growth, manage brand partnerships, and optimize assortment and profitability across our omni-channel business in Canada.

You will partner with Planning to align sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and profitability while guiding a high-performing team and fostering collaboration across functions.