Date: Jan 7, 2026 Location:
İstanbul, TR
Sephora is the worlds leading global prestige beauty retail brand. With 56 000 passionate employees operating in 35 markets, Sephora connects customers and beauty brands within the worlds most trusted and dynamic beauty community. We serve a highly engaged community of hundreds of millions of beauty followers across our global omnichannel network of more than 3 200 stores and iconic flagships, and our e-commerce and digital platforms, offering personalized and immersive seamless experiences across every touchpoint. With our curation of more than 500 brands and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of prestige beauty products, tailored to our customers needs from fragrance to make-up, haircare, skincare and beyond, as we constantly reimagine the world of prestige beauty.
Since our inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, we have been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, we continue to break with convention to drive our mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.
Sephora has been active in Turkey since 2007, with 43 stores and online in 10 different cities. As Sephora Turkey, we are looking for a Category Manager
Mission:
Lead with a curated, customer-centric assortment that inspires and delivers value, while driving sustainable and strategic growth. Champion innovation and operational excellence to strengthen our position as the leading omni-retailer, creating seamless experiences across all channels and fostering long-term brand and business leadership.
You will be responsible for:
Strategic Leadership
Own the categorys performance across Sales, Margin, Stock, Market Share, and Growth, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.Develop and implement purpose-driven strategies that balance profitability, customer satisfaction, and brand equity within global guidelines.Growth & Market Insight
Identify and unlock growth opportunities through deep analysis of market trends, competitive dynamics, and evolving customer behaviors.Translate insights into actionable plans that strengthen category positioning and relevance.Brand & Assortment Excellence
Partner with global category and RGM teams to bring global brand strategies to life locally, ensuring consistency and impact.Define the optimal assortment mix based on productivity, customer needs, and innovation trends.Guarantee that the portfolio reflects customer-centricity, offering novelty and inspiration across all touchpoints.Customer Experience & Merchandising
Lead the planning and execution of merchandising updates and store layouts, creating engaging and seamless shopping experiences.Collaborate with CRM teams to enhance customer recruitment and loyalty, delivering personalized offers aligned with strategic objectives.Pricing & Promotions
Establish clear price positioning in partnership with RGM, ensuring competitiveness and value perception.Design and monitor annual and seasonal promotion plans to maximize ROI and strengthen category performance.Marketing & Supplier Partnerships
Define and coordinate 360° marketing plans for key launches, ensuring integrated execution across channels.Build strong partnerships with suppliers, aligning on strategies, investments, and joint business plans to drive mutual growth.Operational Excellence
Conduct regular business reviews to track performance, identify growth drivers, and implement corrective actions.Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to ensure forecast accuracy, supply continuity, and minimize out-of-stock or overstock risks.Data-Driven Decision Making
Leverage shopper insights, market research, and performance analytics to inform strategy and optimize execution.Stay ahead of emerging consumer trends, integrating them into category plans for future readiness.Omnichannel Integration
Work closely with digital sales teams to build an omni-channel brand strategy, ensuring consistency and synergy across physical and digital platforms.Deliver best-in-class omni-cooperation with suppliers to enhance customer experience and commercial impact.Global Projects & Leadership
Lead global initiatives on productivity, assortment optimization, and merchandising excellence.Maintain strong field presence through regular visits and bi-weekly performance reviews with Area Managers.Do not hesitate to