CDI - Responsable de Zone Category Management Sephora Collection Europe

Sephora; Neuilly-sur-Seine; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading beauty retailer in Neuilly-sur-Seine is seeking a Head of Zone Category Management to oversee the strategy and performance of the Sephora Collection categories. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of the omnichannel sell-out strategy, manage product assortments, and ensure optimal execution across multiple European markets. Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities are essential for this transformational role.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management or retail.
• Ability to work transversally across multiple teams.
• Fluency in English and preferably another European language.

Responsabilités

• Define and implement the omnichannel sell-out strategy for Sephora Collection.
• Manage the profitability and development of specific product categories.
• Track performance of markets on key KPIs and recommend actions.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Description du poste

CDI - Head of Zone Category Management

Location: NEUILLY SUR SEINE, FR

Date: Oct 30, 2025

Sephora Collection Europe (M / F / X)

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusion, 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 15,000 in Europe & Middle, 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.

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

The Head of Zone Category Management

Sephora Collection defines the omnichannel sell‑out strategy in agreement with the brand and retailer strategy on its geographical perimeter: One Europe.

• Ensure its implementation by animating local Category Managers to deliver the brand’s performance in their markets.

In a transversal role for the European region, you are also responsible for the development of the sell‑out and the profitability of the following Sephora Collection categories: Skincare, Haircare, Personal Care.

Manage the regional product assortments and forecasts and coordinate both the brand and other Sephora teams in the construction of the regional 360° plans across Italy, Spain & Portugal, Poland & Czech Republic, Greece & Balkans, Turkey, Germany & Switzerland & Scandinavia.

Among the main tasks :

• Prepare and ensure with the brand and the supply chain the on‑time, in‑full deliveries of our forecasted products, samples, and GWPs.
• Recommend investment budgets and ensure that the omnichannel activation plan is properly deployed. Provide operational support to markets for perfect execution.
• Track the performance of countries on all our KPIs. Ensure the success of launches and best‑sellers. Identify and recommend corrective actions if necessary.

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