Category Manager (m / f / x) in Düsseldorf in Fulltime

Date : Feb 3, 2026 Location :

Düsseldorf, DE

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.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission : champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, including [5000 in France / 15 000 in Europe and Middle East] / [851 in DENS Hub (Germany, Switzerland, Denmark & Sweden), we connect customers and beauty brands within the worlds most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products : fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more.

Shape assortments, own your category end-to-end, and drive growth together with international retail, digital, marketing teams in our Düsseldorf HQ and with our HQ in Paris.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions :

• Ownership of the assortment strategy and end-to-end product lifecycle across retail and e-commerce
• Building and developing strong supplier partnerships through business reviews and performance tracking
• Analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, sales data, and budgets to identify opportunities and risks
• Driving merchandising concepts, floor plans, and localization for stores, corners, and new openings
• Ensuring high-quality execution of merchandising standards and continuous process improvement
• Acting as a key interface between local teams and HQ in Paris, fostering strong stakeholder relationships
• Leading cross-functional collaboration with marketing, visual merchandising, sales, CRM, and digital teams for launches and campaigns

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