Senior Executive, Category Management

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).

Senior Executive, Category Management

As a Senior Executive, Category Management, you will independently support the Category Management team in managing a portfolio of brands within your category to drive differentiation with key brand groups, optimising growth, space productivity, profitability, and strong 360 campaigns for category penetration. 

You will shine here if you enjoy…

• Managing communication with Market Merchandising teams to ensure effective collaboration in implementing category strategy


• Assisting in the preparation of category performance reports, gathering data from various sources


• Independently tracking and analyzing omni-channel category performance, identifying trends and insights to support key natures to gain category penetration


• Owning brand portfolio, tracking omni-channel category performance (by channel, markets, segments, margin, productivity, brand conversion & stocks management) vs set KPIs


• Ensuring timely completion of necessary paperwork for commercial negotiations, including liaising with brand partners to secure required documentation


• Collaborating with brands and internal stakeholders on planning, coordination and execution of product launches and activations by preparing necessary documentation and toolkits to facilitate executional excellence


• Working closely with brands and internal stakeholders on planning, coordination and execution of launch plan for assigned brands


• Collaborating with the Supply Chain team on effective planning and forecasting to achieve brand targets and healthy stock levels

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

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Ecommerce, or a related field


• At least 2 years of experience in category management, retail buying, or a related field


• Experience working with brands and internal stakeholders on planning, coordination and execution of launch plan for assigned brands


• Experience in collaborating with Supply Chain teams for effective planning and forecasting


• Strong planning, organization and time management skills


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present effectively


• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic 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.