Assistant Merchant, Merchandising, Makeup

Job ID: 283547
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Merchandising
Work Location: Hybrid Schedule

 

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora, 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. 

Your Role at Sephora: Ready for a career glow up?

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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

What You’ll Get: 

The annual base salary range for this position is $89,000.00 - $93,000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of five days. 

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty. 

• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills. 

• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel an