- Location
- San Francisco California USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $88,000–95,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora is hiring an Assistant Merchandising Manager in San Francisco to support seasonal assortments, product launches, and merchandising initiatives for Sephora Collection Makeup and Accessories across North America. This permanent, full-time hybrid role requires in-office attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with travel as needed; annual base salary is $88,000–$95,000, with potential bonus eligibility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of seasonal retail assortments and in-store animation initiatives across Sephora Collection Makeup and Accessories.
- Partner with Retail Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, and cross-functional teams to align on product assortments, launches, and key business priorities.
- Manage SKU creation, product setup, and ongoing maintenance within Sephora’s internal merchandising systems, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely execution.
- Coordinate merchandising timelines, track deliverables, and support the execution of seasonal programs and brand initiatives.
- Develop and maintain presentations, reports, and materials for cross-functional meetings, business reviews, and merchandising discussions.
- Communicate product updates, assortment changes, project milestones, and timelines to internal stakeholders.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting and business analyses to identify opportunities, support merchandising strategies, and inform business decisions.
- Support coordination of product launches and promotional initiatives, ensuring merchandising information and materials are accurate and delivered on time.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen merchandising activities.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in retail, merchandising, brand management support, or a related corporate environment.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications and merchandising systems, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects on time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate key information clearly.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support informed business decisions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, particularly when managing product information, assortments, and merchandising systems.
- Ability to build cross-functional relationships, influence stakeholders, and navigate competing business priorities.
- Proactive, adaptable, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for the beauty industry, with an interest in makeup, accessories, product trends, and the retail client experience.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with in-office attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and travel as needed.
Skills
Experience
2–3 years of relevant professional experience in retail, merchandising, brand management support, or a related corporate environment; at least 2 years using Microsoft Office applications and merchandising systems.
Education
Bachelor’s degree
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 88,000 to USD 95,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid disability and life insurance; 401(k) with a 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; student debt retirement plan with qualifying student loan payments eligible for the 401(k) match; paid time off, flexibility, and protected leave; training, development, and tuition reimbursement; 30% discount on merchandise and services; complimentary products and flash-sale discounts on LVMH brand products; 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse mental health and financial coaching; volunteer and donation matching. Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
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