LVMH Group
VP, Merchandising, Skincare
LVMH Group, 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 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 category.Incubate new brands and provide guidance on brand positioning, strategy, marketing, and product pipeline.Develop and execute overall strategy for growth including activations, launches, animations, etc. with internal partners.Develop 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 planners.Partner with them in devising seasonal and yearly strategies to attain said goals.Review 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, such as sustainability practices or speed to market.Partner with 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 efficiently execute initiatives.Communicate brand and business opportunities to stores.Create instore strategies to maximize client experience and sales productivity.Communicate brand training needs to brands and education team.
Requirements:Strong leadership experience with the ability to identify, hire, & retain world-class talent.Strong partnership & collaboration skills, including communicating a 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.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.Prior brand management/GM experience is a plus.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.”The LVMH family. Sephora’s parent company, LVMH, supports over 70 brands.Working at Sephora’s Field Support Center (FSC):Our North American operations are based in San Francisco’s Financial District. At the FSC, we support our stores in providing the best possible experience for every client. It takes a lot of curious and confident individuals, disrupting the status quo and taking chances.Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
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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 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 category.Incubate new brands and provide guidance on brand positioning, strategy, marketing, and product pipeline.Develop and execute overall strategy for growth including activations, launches, animations, etc. with internal partners.Develop 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 planners.Partner with them in devising seasonal and yearly strategies to attain said goals.Review 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, such as sustainability practices or speed to market.Partner with 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 efficiently execute initiatives.Communicate brand and business opportunities to stores.Create instore strategies to maximize client experience and sales productivity.Communicate brand training needs to brands and education team.
Requirements:Strong leadership experience with the ability to identify, hire, & retain world-class talent.Strong partnership & collaboration skills, including communicating a 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.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.Prior brand management/GM experience is a plus.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.”The LVMH family. Sephora’s parent company, LVMH, supports over 70 brands.Working at Sephora’s Field Support Center (FSC):Our North American operations are based in San Francisco’s Financial District. At the FSC, we support our stores in providing the best possible experience for every client. It takes a lot of curious and confident individuals, disrupting the status quo and taking chances.Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
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