Category Assistant - SEPHORA Collection

At SEPHORA UK, beauty isn’t just what we sell - it’s who we are. It’s the freedom to express yourself, the thrill of discovering something new, and the power of belonging to a community that celebrates every identity. From our beginnings in France in 1969 to becoming part of the LVMH family, we’ve always pushed boundaries through creativity, innovation, and inclusivity. Today, with nearly 500 iconic brands and our own SEPHORA Collection, we’re redefining the future of prestige beauty as we continue our bold expansion across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the SEPHORA Brands team, supporting the performance, growth and day‑to‑day execution of SEPHORA Collection, as well as contributing to UK product development for SEPHORA Favourites and other key brand projects. As a Category Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring flawless product launches, accurate data management, strong cross‑functional coordination and smooth commercial execution. This is the perfect role for someone highly organised, analytical, and eager to build a career in buying, category management, or own‑brand development. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love being close to product, and enjoy working collaboratively across multiple teams, you’ll feel right at home at Sephora.

What you’ll be doing…

• Liaising with suppliers to gather new line information and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting the Category Manager with trend analysis, forecasting, and identifying upcoming brands and innovations.
• Helping to prepare product nominations for Marketing, Social, and PR activity.
• Analysing sales, margin and performance trends to identify opportunities for weekly trade reviews.
• Raising purchase orders for new ranges, promotional buys, samples, and ad hoc requests.
• Updating product data, pricing files, codes, and supplier contact information to maintain accuracy.
• Owning the resolution of supplier invoice queries by partnering with Finance to resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Managing the call‑in, tracking and coordination of product samples for marketing and retail needs.
• Managing retail sampling processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting ad‑hoc administrative tasks and commercial projects assigned by senior team members.
• Deputising for the Assistant Category Manager when required.

What you’ll bring…

• You’ll be a proactive, organised and commercially driven individual with an eye for detail and a passion for beauty.
• Experience in Buying or a retail head office environment would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and confidence using systems and data.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive mindset, able to use your initiative and work independently when required.
• A collaborative, positive approach with a strong work ethic.

Beautiful Benefits at SEPHORA UK

When you join SEPHORA, you’re joining a team that we truly value - and our benefits reflect that. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Private Healthcare, Life Assurance and Private Pension from day one.
• Competitive pay that grows with you - including annual salary reviews based on your performance and our company results.
• A generous employee discount across the world’s best beauty brands.
• A paid day off on your birthday - because you deserve to celebrate!
• Access to a perks and wellbeing platform offering discounts, wellness support, and more.
• LVMH Heart Fund – social and emergency support.
• Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy extra days.
• And more!

Together, we 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.