IBERIA CATMAN COORDINATOR

Description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered—both individually and collectively. It’s about connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusion, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we are part of something beautiful. Since its founding in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has revolutionized the prestige beauty retail sector. Today, Sephora continues to break conventions to advance its mission: To foster a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. We are opening a Category Manager Coordinator position to support the Iberia Merchandising Department, collaborating closely with brands and business teams to ensure an outstanding experience across our store network. **You will succeed and enjoy this role if you are ready to actively manage the following responsibilities:** **Category Strategy and Management** * Define and implement the category commercial strategy aligned with Sephora’s objectives. * Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities. * Develop annual business plans for the category and key brands. * Manage the full product portfolio lifecycle—from launches to discontinuations. **Brand Management and Commercial Negotiation** * Build strategic relationships with national and international brands and suppliers. * Lead commercial negotiations—including purchasing terms, marketing investments, promotions, and exclusivities. * Develop and track joint business plans with key partners. * Identify new brands and development opportunities for inclusion in Sephora’s portfolio. **Assortment Management and Launches** * Define the optimal assortment for different channels and store formats. * Lead the implementation of strategic category launches and new product introductions. * Ensure an appropriate balance among innovation, trends, and commercial performance. * Collaborate with merchandising teams to optimize visibility and shopping experience. **Business Analysis and KPI Tracking** * Monitor category performance using sales, margin, stock, turnover, and profitability metrics. * Conduct periodic analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and action plans. * Prepare sales forecasts and budget tracking. * Present results, recommendations, and growth plans to management. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** * Work closely with Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, CRM, and Supply Chain to maximize category performance. * Coordinate promotional campaigns, commercial activations, and brand launch plans. * Ensure omnichannel execution of the category strategy. * Collaborate with international teams to align with Sephora’s global strategy. **Don’t hesitate to apply if you have…** **Skills and Competencies** * Strong commercial and strategic orientation. * Excellent analytical capability and data-driven decision-making skills. * Negotiation and influencing skills. * Customer-centric mindset and knowledge of consumer trends. * Ability to manage multiple projects in dynamic environments. * Communication and presentation skills. * Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders. * Advanced proficiency in Excel and business analytics tools. **Essential Requirements** * University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field. * Solid experience in category management, purchasing, merchandising, or commercial roles. * Experience negotiating with brands and suppliers. * Knowledge of the retail sector and consumer market dynamics. * Ability to interpret data and translate it into commercial actions. **Required Experience** * Between 4 and 7 years in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, or similar commercial roles. * Prior experience in retail, beauty, cosmetics, luxury, or FMCG is highly valued. * Demonstrable experience managing P\&L, assortments, and commercial negotiations. **Languages** * Native Spanish. Fluent English (mandatory). Portuguese is a plus. **Don’t hesitate to apply if you are…** A person passionate about people, with business acumen, the ability to drive impact, and eagerness to grow within a dynamic, international, and results-oriented environment. **Here you will find:** * A community that values authenticity, where the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit. * A culture of empowerment, learning, and growth—providing you with the tools, space, and opportunity to innovate and develop. * An enriching experience where you can directly influence our teams’ experience and contribute to the success of our store network. **Join us and be part of something beautiful.