IBERIA CATMAN COORDINATOR

Description

At Sephora, beauty means feeling seen, valued, and empowered—both individually and collectively. It’s about forging deep connections 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 challenge conventions to advance its mission: fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. We are opening a position for **Category Management Coordinator Iberia**, to join the Merchandising Department. The position will report to the **Category Manager** and will be responsible for contributing to the commercial strategy development of assigned categories, collaborating closely with brands, internal teams, and international stakeholders to drive business growth, optimize assortment, and deliver the best shopping experience to our customers. **You will succeed and enjoy this role if you are prepared to actively manage the following responsibilities:** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### **Category Management and Commercial Strategy** * Support the definition and implementation of the commercial strategy for assigned categories. * Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities. * Collaborate on developing commercial plans and business plans together with key brands. * Contribute to managing the category assortment lifecycle—from launches to discontinuations. ### **Brand and Partner Relationship Management** * Collaborate on managing relationships with national and international brands. * Participate in preparing commercial negotiations and tracking agreements. * Coordinate with brands to ensure proper execution of launches, promotions, and activation plans. * Identify opportunities to expand and develop the category portfolio. ### **Assortment and Launch Management** * Participate in defining assortment for different channels and store formats. * Coordinate the implementation of new product introductions and strategic launches. * Ensure correct execution of commercial initiatives in collaboration with Visual Merchandising, Retail, and Ecommerce. * Contribute to optimizing the customer shopping experience through a competitive and innovative offering. ### **Business Analysis and KPI Tracking** * Monitor sales performance, margin, stock levels, turnover, and category profitability. * Conduct periodic analyses and identify improvement opportunities. * Prepare reports and presentations to support decision-making. * Track budget adherence and commercial forecasts. ### **Cross-Functional Collaboration** * Work collaboratively with Marketing, CRM, Ecommerce, Retail, Supply Chain, and Finance. * Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives. * Collaborate with international teams to ensure correct implementation of the global strategy in Iberia. **Skills and Competencies** ------------------------------ * Commercial orientation and strategic vision. * Strong analytical ability and results-driven mindset. * Excellent organizational and planning skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. * Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement. * Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams. * Proactivity and autonomy. **Tools and Knowledge** -------------------------------- * Advanced proficiency in Excel. * Experience working with commercial KPIs and business analysis. * Prior experience with Power BI, Nielsen, or commercial reporting tools is a plus. * Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint. * Understanding of retail business and omnichannel environment. **Experience** --------------- * **3–5 years** of experience in Category Management, Buying, Trade Marketing, Merchandising, or similar commercial roles. * Prior experience in retail, beauty, luxury, or FMCG is especially valued. * Experience collaborating with brands and managing commercial categories. **Languages** ----------- * Native or bilingual Spanish. * Professional English (mandatory). * Portuguese is a plus. **Essential Requirements** ------------------------------ * University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field. * Excellent analytical ability and business acumen. * Ability to thrive in a dynamic, international, and results-oriented environment. **Don’t hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are…** --------------------------------------------- A commercially minded individual passionate about retail, capable of analyzing data, building strong brand relationships, and working cross-functionally across diverse teams. An organized, analytical, and proactive profile eager to contribute to category growth and deliver the best shopping experience to our customers. **Here you’ll 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 opportunities needed to innovate and develop. * An enriching experience where you can directly influence Sephora Iberia’s commercial strategy, collaborate with leading industry brands, and contribute to category growth within an international and omnichannel environment. **Join us and be part of something beautiful.**