Manager, Merchandising, Asia

SEPHORA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is seeking a Manager, Merchandising, Asia to develop and implement merchandising strategies across the Asia region. You will assist the Director in shaping category strategies and align with global objectives while addressing regional specifics.

You will collaborate with global brands, support incubation of Asian beauty brands, and help oversee the merchandising budget while conducting deep business analytics to identify trends and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of merchandising or category management experience in multi-brand retail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Economics; MBA is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies to drive growth.
• Experience managing brand portfolios, supplier relationships, and joint business planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management in multicultural environments.
• Track record of data-driven insights and business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of Asia merchandising strategies.
• Assist Director, Asia Merchandising in shaping category strategies.
• Collaborate with global brands for market execution across Asia.
• Support sourcing and incubation of emerging Asian beauty brands.
• Oversee merchandising budget and track investments.
• Conduct in-depth analytics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support VP, Merchandising in data-driven meetings and insights.
• Contribute to Asia product development and animation calendar.

Skills

Merchandising

Category management

Data analytics

Brand management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

MBA advantageous

Job description

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.

Sephora SEA’s omni channel business spans over 8 countries (Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) with 100+ stores and boasts some global flagships such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore, F88 in Kuala Lumpur and Pitt Street in Sydney. Sephora SEA is experiencing rapid growth in the region with new store openings and business channels (i.e., Click and collect and marketplace).

As a Manager, Merchandising, Asia, you will contribute to the development and implementation of merchandising strategies across the Asia region. You will assist the Director in shaping category strategies, ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing regional specificities.

This role involves collaborating with global brands for efficient market execution, supporting the sourcing and incubation of emerging Asian beauty brands to enrich Sephora’s product assortment, and aiding in the oversight of the merchandising budget. Furthermore, you will conduct in-depth business analytics to identify market trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, provide support for strategic global meetings, and contribute to the development of the Asia product development and animation calendar.

You will shine here if you enjoy…

Category Strategy

• Contributing to the development of Asia category strategy based on market trends, consumer insights, and sales data to identify white space, optimize growth, space productivity, profitability, and strong 360 campaigns to support key natures to gain category penetration
• Supporting the Director, Asia Merchandising in developing and implementing category strategies for the Asia region, ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing regional specificities

Global Surge Brand Management

• Collaborating closely with Global surge brands to ensure smooth operational execution within each of the Asia markets, addressing any logistical or market-specific challenges

Asia Incubation Brand Sourcing

• Assisting the Director in maintaining oversight of the merchandising budget, ensuring responsible allocation and tracking of investments in key brands

Business Analytics

• Deep diving into category business performance in collaboration with the Merchandising Analytics team, to create a comprehensive view of the Asia market – identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement

Strategic Business Support

• Supporting the Vice President, Merchandising in preparing for key global strategic meetings – including data analysis, presentation preparation, and the development of key insights

Product Development and Animation Calendar

• Supporting the process of developing the Asia product development and animation calendar, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences

We would love to hear from you if you are/have…

• Minimum 8 years of experience in merchandising, category management, ideally with multi-brand retail experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or a related field, an MBA would be an advantage
• Track record in developing and implementing category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market penetration
• Expertise in building category strategies based on market trends, consumer insights, and data analytics
• Experience in managing brand portfolios, including supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and joint business planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present effectively
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a multicultural environment

Here, you will find:

• 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 fulfilment, from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

It is in the Sephora DNA to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. Join us and belong to something beautiful.

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.