Intern, Category and Brand Operations

LVMH; United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is offering a Category and Brand Operations Summer Intern program in the United States. This 10‑week internship develops hands-on skills in brand programs and store education, with hands‑on projects that impact the business and weekly virtual workshops for growth.

Reporting to the Brand Operations Manager, you’ll support multiple categories and programs, coordinate resources, and gain exposure to future strategy while collaborating with hybrid teams. Candidates must reside in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Quick learner with strong organizational skills and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and client-focused approach.
• Experience with data analysis is a plus.
• Leadership and community involvement are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support Brand Programs and onboarding, coordinating resources and timelines.
• Maintain Brand Education Inbox and related communications platforms.
• Evaluate and improve digital training resources for stores/brands.
• Identify areas for optimization and brand store engagement.
• Provide recommendations to program owners using feedback.
• Assist with data entry, categorization, and project timelines.
• Support with brand visits paperwork and resource setup.
• Demonstrate Sephora values in daily work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Data analysis

Leadership

Retail experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneDrive

Smartsheet

Tableau

Job description

Job ID:298184
Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)
Address: FSC, Remote, Remote REMOTE, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Retail Operations
Work Location: Remote

Belong to Something Beautiful

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands‑on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.

2027 PROGRAM DATES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Program dates: June 14 – August 20, 2027 (10 weeks)
• Work model: Interns supporting hybrid teams are expected to work onsite on the team’s designated days.
• Location expectations: Relocation and housing assistance will not be provided. Candidates are responsible for meeting the work-location requirements of the role.
• July 4 shutdown: Participation in the FSC shutdown week surrounding the July 4 holiday is optional. Interns will receive holiday pay for the observed Independence Day holiday.

POSITION TITLE: Category and Brand Operations Summer Intern

YOUR ROLE AT SEPHORA..

As the Category & Brand Operations Summer Intern, you will gain exposure to how our teams support key organizational initiatives by identifying areas to optimize across categories and brand programs impacted by Sephora’s brand partners. Reporting to the Brand Operations Manager, you will play an integral role in supporting multiple categories, programs and future strategy of category and brand education in store.

WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH

• Support Brand Programs—including the Training Product Program—along with Brand Onboarding and Brand Visits, helping coordinate program resources, communications, timelines, and execution
• Support key communication platforms for brand programming, such as Brand Education Inbox, Training Product Inbox, Hotline Online, and Kohl’s eSupport.
• Digital Training: Evaluate CatBO digital training resources for stores and brands.
• Identify areas for optimization, brand store engagement and accessibility.
• Use brand and store feedback to provide recommendations to the program owners and continue to monitor.
• Support administrative functions related to brand visits, including set up of individual brand folders, brand booking link, brand visit survey, and access.
• Assist with data entry and maintenance, categorization and organization of store and brand communication timelines, project timelines, and program related resources as needed.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values : Welcome all to the world of beauty. Lead with passion and heart. Imagine fearlessly, make it happen. Grow together, win together. Inspire, uplift, and celebrate.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills (a must)
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, Smartsheet and Tableau a plus
• Quick learner with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to taking initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment
• Highly collaborative with excellent listening, driven by a strong desire to understand and meet business partner needs
• Client Focus: Prioritizes internal and external clients when making business decisions
• Experience with quantitative or qualitative data analysis is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by involvement in organizations, community involvement, sports, and other activities.
• Retail experience preferred, but not required

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Available for the full 10-week program from June 14 through August 20, 2027
• Able to follow the hosting team’s work model, including onsite work on designated days for hybrid teams
• Responsible for meeting the work-location requirements of the role; relocation and housing assistance are not provided
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.

What You’ll Get:

The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00- $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

• CaringCommunity.You’llcollaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge,stretchand develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeauty,you’llfeel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) thatyourindividual voice is a part of.

Sephora values a diverse andinclusiveworkplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

JoinUs and Belong to Something Beautiful

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.
The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.
The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.
With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.
At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.
Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.
Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.