Assistant Merchant

Sephora • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$62,000 - CA$74,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Sephora Canada, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. Ready for a career glow-up? As an Assistant Merchant, you'll help shape the future of beauty by supporting brand strategies, curating compelling assortments, and discovering emerging brands that inspire and excite our clients. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—partnering with iconic and innovative beauty brands to bring the most sought-after products, trends, and experiences to Canadians, often before they become the next big thing. Surrounded by a team of passionate trendsetters, storytellers, and brand builders, you'll collaborate with talented partners who are united by a shared love of beauty, a spirit of curiosity, and a commitment to creating exceptional client experiences. Together, you'll help launch new ideas, elevate emerging brands, and shape what's next in the beauty industry.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in a retail buying, merchandising, or planning role, ideally within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• A Bachelor's degree or College diploma in Retail Management, Business, or related field.
• A passion for product and beauty, paired with a strong understanding of consumer trends, behaviours, and what inspires clients.
• Curiosity, ownership, and a proactive mindset, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insights into action and opportunities into outcomes.
• An entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a dynamic environment and values cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven negotiation and relationship-building capabilities that foster successful partnerships with brands and vendors.
• Confidence navigating technology and merchant systems, supported by advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A solid understanding of the Canadian retail landscape and the vendor ecosystem that supports it.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Canadian beauty industry, including Health Canada regulations and product compliance requirements, is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in French and English (written and spoken) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engaging and accurate product content, including descriptions, pricing, and assortment updates.
• Support Q&A content across website, mobile app, and email channels.
• Review digital and marketing proofs for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Generate performance reports and uncover opportunities to drive business growth using data and insights.
• Analyze sales trends, category performance, and client behavior to support strategic business decisions.
• Partner closely with Merchant to execute compelling brand and product strategies.
• Support negotiations related to samples, testers, RTVs, and damaged products with vendors.
• Identify emerging trends, brands, and opportunities to elevate the assortment and fuel category growth.
• Support visual merchandising strategies, planograms, and brand presentations.
• Help execute innovative 360° marketing and merchandising strategies for product launches.
• Manage key operational processes, including SKU creation, product maintenance, invoice review support, and markdown management.
• Collaborate with Planning, DotCa, and Sephora US partners to support inventory management and sales forecasting.
• Coordinate samples, gratis, and product requests while fostering strong relationships with brand partners.
• Provide timely solutions and guidance to field teams on category-related inquiries.
• Manage reporting, calendar planning, market preparation, brand meetings, and cross-functional administrative support.
• Help bring brand activations and category initiatives to life through planning, coordination, and execution.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities that will challenge, stretch, and develop your skills.
• Access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• Bonus
• RRSP matching
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Access to Well-Being@Sephora program to support mental, financial, physical, and social well-being.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Vacation
• Flex days
• Maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Access to training and development programs and resources throughout the year.
• 30% discount on all merchandise/services
• Opportunities for gratis
• Flash sale discounts on LVMH brands.
• Volunteer and donation matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree