Sephora USA, Inc
VP, Merchandising, Skincare
Sephora USA, Inc, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job ID : 258603Location Name:
CA-FSC SF Off (0174)Address:
350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)Job Type:
Full TimePosition Type (Regular/Temporary):
RegularJob Function:
MerchandisingIs This Position Eligible for Remote? :
Hybrid ScheduleOur Skincare Merchandising team is constantly building brands, starting trends, and developing entirely new product categories. These experts roll up their sleeves and advise our brands on the best way to bring our clients what they crave—and what they will be craving soon. The VP, Skincare Merchandising is responsible for 160 Global Brands, 150 Clinical brands as well as the Sephora at Kohl’s Skincare Merchandising business. Direct reports for this role include:Senior Merchant, Skincare for Kohl’s (dotted line)Responsibilities:Serve as a strategic partner to our Skincare Brands - drive the Skincare Business
Lead the team in sourcing and developing new brands that fill an important need gap within the skincare categoryIncubate new brands and provide guidance on brand positioning, strategy, marketing, and product pipelineDevelop and execute overall strategy for growth including activations, launches, animations, etc. with internal partnersDevelop and maintain strong brand relationships and manage terms negotiations inclusive of margin, testers/damages, training support, co-op, RTVs, samples, etc.
Drive the business by meeting and exceeding financial targets
Set and communicate financial goals to merchants and plannersPartner with them in devising seasonal and yearly strategies to attain said goalsReview and adjust financial plans with merchants and planners on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis to meet required corporate results
Serve as a leader on the U.S. Merchandising Team
Be a critical member of the Leadership team executing elements of the Merchandising three-year strategic plan including priorities beyond the category
Drive Innovation and Ignite New Thinking
Be an advocate with the brand community to drive change that will improve sales for Sephora.Be a critical partner to the Global Merchandising team as they deploy and grow the category in regions beyond the US
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in our Store Organization, Marketing & Digital Teams
Demonstrate strong communication skills and effectively cascade direction to team members to execute initiatives efficiently & effectivelyCommunicate brand and business opportunities to storesCreate in-store strategies to maximize client experience and sales productivityCommunicate brand training needs to brands and education team
Requirements:Strong leadership experience with ability to identify, hire, & retain world-class talent.Strong partnership & collaboration skills, including communicating strong vision and operating with integrity & respect with all internal & external business partners.At least 10 years of buying experience, including 5 years at a management level in a retail environment.Strong business acumen with an ability to run a profitable business in a growth environment with an understanding of market trends.Track record for identifying and incubating brands.Proven expertise in driving long-term success by being a student of the business, market, and client.Expertise in beauty, specifically the skincare category, is a plus.Brand Partnership
Prior brand management /GM experience is a plusPassion for establishing and nurturing brand relationships
Demonstrates the following competencies: Helps Others Grow, Drives Results, Client Focus, Agility and Manages Ambiguity, Collaborates, Strategic Vision, Engages & Inspires.Ability to travel.You’ll love working here because:The people. You will be surrounded by talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams.The product. Employees enjoy a product discount and receive free product (“gratis”) various times throughout the year.The business. Sephora is a leader in the retail industry, defining experiential retail with a digital focus.The perks. Sephora offers comprehensive medical benefits, generous vacation/holiday time off, commuter benefits, and “Summer Fridays” (half-days every Friday between Memorial and Labor Day).The LVMH family. Sephora’s parent company, LVMH, is one of the largest luxury groups in the world.Working at Sephora’s Field Support Center (FSC)Our North American operations are based in San Francisco’s Financial District, supporting our stores in providing the best possible experience for every client.Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.
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CA-FSC SF Off (0174)Address:
350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)Job Type:
Full TimePosition Type (Regular/Temporary):
RegularJob Function:
MerchandisingIs This Position Eligible for Remote? :
Hybrid ScheduleOur Skincare Merchandising team is constantly building brands, starting trends, and developing entirely new product categories. These experts roll up their sleeves and advise our brands on the best way to bring our clients what they crave—and what they will be craving soon. The VP, Skincare Merchandising is responsible for 160 Global Brands, 150 Clinical brands as well as the Sephora at Kohl’s Skincare Merchandising business. Direct reports for this role include:Senior Merchant, Skincare for Kohl’s (dotted line)Responsibilities:Serve as a strategic partner to our Skincare Brands - drive the Skincare Business
Lead the team in sourcing and developing new brands that fill an important need gap within the skincare categoryIncubate new brands and provide guidance on brand positioning, strategy, marketing, and product pipelineDevelop and execute overall strategy for growth including activations, launches, animations, etc. with internal partnersDevelop and maintain strong brand relationships and manage terms negotiations inclusive of margin, testers/damages, training support, co-op, RTVs, samples, etc.
Drive the business by meeting and exceeding financial targets
Set and communicate financial goals to merchants and plannersPartner with them in devising seasonal and yearly strategies to attain said goalsReview and adjust financial plans with merchants and planners on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis to meet required corporate results
Serve as a leader on the U.S. Merchandising Team
Be a critical member of the Leadership team executing elements of the Merchandising three-year strategic plan including priorities beyond the category
Drive Innovation and Ignite New Thinking
Be an advocate with the brand community to drive change that will improve sales for Sephora.Be a critical partner to the Global Merchandising team as they deploy and grow the category in regions beyond the US
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in our Store Organization, Marketing & Digital Teams
Demonstrate strong communication skills and effectively cascade direction to team members to execute initiatives efficiently & effectivelyCommunicate brand and business opportunities to storesCreate in-store strategies to maximize client experience and sales productivityCommunicate brand training needs to brands and education team
Requirements:Strong leadership experience with ability to identify, hire, & retain world-class talent.Strong partnership & collaboration skills, including communicating strong vision and operating with integrity & respect with all internal & external business partners.At least 10 years of buying experience, including 5 years at a management level in a retail environment.Strong business acumen with an ability to run a profitable business in a growth environment with an understanding of market trends.Track record for identifying and incubating brands.Proven expertise in driving long-term success by being a student of the business, market, and client.Expertise in beauty, specifically the skincare category, is a plus.Brand Partnership
Prior brand management /GM experience is a plusPassion for establishing and nurturing brand relationships
Demonstrates the following competencies: Helps Others Grow, Drives Results, Client Focus, Agility and Manages Ambiguity, Collaborates, Strategic Vision, Engages & Inspires.Ability to travel.You’ll love working here because:The people. You will be surrounded by talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams.The product. Employees enjoy a product discount and receive free product (“gratis”) various times throughout the year.The business. Sephora is a leader in the retail industry, defining experiential retail with a digital focus.The perks. Sephora offers comprehensive medical benefits, generous vacation/holiday time off, commuter benefits, and “Summer Fridays” (half-days every Friday between Memorial and Labor Day).The LVMH family. Sephora’s parent company, LVMH, is one of the largest luxury groups in the world.Working at Sephora’s Field Support Center (FSC)Our North American operations are based in San Francisco’s Financial District, supporting our stores in providing the best possible experience for every client.Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.
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