Assistant Merchant, Merchandising, Makeup

sephora.com • San Francisco, CA

7d • $89,000 - $93,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Assistant Merchant, Merchandising, you’ll support the development and execution of brand assortments that come to life across Sephora stores and digital channels. The work you do will impact beauty, as you help shape product strategies, manage brand relationships, and ensure launches are executed on time and with intention. You’ll be part of a team that’s united in beauty, supported by partners who are equally passionate about building brands, driving performance, and delivering compelling product stories to our clients.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of retail buying or merchandising experience, ideally at a major retailer
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and merchandising systems
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external partners
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage timelines, and meet deadlines
• Analytical mindset with comfort working with reports and business data
• Proven ability to problem-solve, negotiate, and influence in a collaborative setting
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment, with the ability to be in the office two days per week and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchant in managing brand assortments for Sephora stores, including timelines, visual merchandising needs, and launch readiness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners and external brand stakeholders through consistent communication and follow-up
• Assist in the development and execution of brand and product strategies, including product pipelines and seasonal assortments
• Partner cross-functionally with teams such as Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Planning, and Supply Chain to support successful product launches
• Prepare regular reports and assist with analyzing business performance, sales trends, and category insights
• Help track product performance and flag opportunities, risks, and follow-ups for the Merchant team
• Support day-to-day operational needs, including meeting preparation, timelines, and project coordination
• Contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative merchandising environment while balancing multiple priorities

Benefits

• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
• Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees