E‑commerce Merchandising Assistant

sephora.com; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Merchandise discount

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sephora is hiring an Assistant Merchant in San Francisco to support online merchandising strategies for a designated brand portfolio. You will drive sales and growth across Sephora.com and mobile, bringing assortments to life through digital storytelling and a seamless client experience.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to optimize site performance, product setup, and on-brand content. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in retail/e-commerce are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of retail buying, merchandising, e-commerce, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of online merchandising, digital marketing channels, and assortment management.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of online strategies that drive sales and growth for an assigned brand portfolio across owned marketing channels, including email, site, and mobile.
• Monitor business performance, analyze results, and regularly share insights and recommendations with the Merchant and cross-functional partners.
• Partner with retail merchants, inventory teams, and brand partners to address shipping issues, review .com productivity, and maintain accurate, current assortments.
• Own the creative review process for digital placements within the brand portfolio, ensuring products and brand stories are represented accurately and consistently across channels.
• Collaborate with e-commerce partners on site enhancements, launches, and special projects that improve the online client experience.
• Coordinate product setup, content readiness, and ongoing assortment maintenance to support timely and accurate digital execution.
• Build strong working relationships across Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, Creative, and E-commerce to keep priorities aligned and projects moving forward.
• Develop expertise in online merchandising and digital commerce best practices by staying current on client behavior, market trends, emerging brands, and the competitive landscape.
• Manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities with strong attention to detail, proactively identifying risks and following through on solutions.

Skills

Merchandising

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Curiosity about beauty

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Merchandising systems

Job description

Sephora is hiring an Assistant Merchant in San Francisco to support online merchandising strategies for a designated brand portfolio. You will drive sales and growth across Sephora.com and mobile, bringing assortments to life through digital storytelling and a seamless client experience.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to optimize site performance, product setup, and on-brand content. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in retail/e-commerce are preferred.