Visual Merchandising Assistant

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 +2000 in Italy and 15,000 in Europe and Middle East, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s 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.

**As part of the Marketing Department, Visual Merchandising and Retail Marketing Team, you will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions**:
Support and manage visual merchandising projects development and implementation. Collaborate with Visual Merchandising team to create and design the optimal store/categories/brands layout (in terms of shopper flows within the store, categories and brand space allocation, visibility in store) with the final objective of maximizing sales via developing a stimulating shopping experience in store.
- Store Layout planning / Store remodeling and new openings:_
- Definition and implementation of the optimal store layout according to the HQ strategies
- Store lay-out construction and development with AutoCAD system
- Processing and defining merchandising corner plans/tools (expositions tools)
- Visual/ Bandeaux/Supply management
- Participating to the in-store fitting /new stores setting up
- Categories/Brands space allocation:_
- Definition and implementation of the optimal category / brand space allocation (skin care, make up, perfume) according to company guidelines and to the market dynamics requirements
- Introduction of new Brands/Category segments and their space definition / visibility tools
- Special project management (seasonal, category project )
- Merchandising Project management:_
- be the owner of the merchandising projects assigned
- be internal point of contact across different functions involved to make sure delivery and implementation deadlines are respected.
- Organize merchandising update for Sephora Collection brand.
- manage the relationship with all the merchandising materials suppliers, ensuring to get the right prices/quality/lead times. Manage the delivery to central warehouse and delivery to stores.
- budget control of each project - liaise with manager, internal referees and external suppliers to make sure costs are met within set objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Photoshop
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)

**How to be successful in the role and at Sephora**:
By staying results-oriented and proactive in this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you'll contribute to the success of Sephora.

**Here, you will find**:

- _ Community: _authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
- _ Working Environment_: modern offices with break/relax areas for your well-being in the center of Milan. Enjoy our extraordinary planning of activities, such as Annual Convention, team buildings, etc.
- _Work-life balance_: smart working and flexible hours
- _Culture of empowerment, learning & growth_: you will have the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
- _ Meaningful Rewards_: competitive tailored welfare offers, free beauty product gifts and access to discounts on Sephora and LVMH products
- _ Work that brings fulfillment_: from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference
- _ Sephora Stands_: positive social and environment impact activities organized by our “Sephora Stands” committee

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.