Buyers Assistant

Published on 05.13.2026

Sephora

Merchandising

Reference: 288508

  • Place of employment :

    Sydney, Australia

  • Contrat type :

    Permanent Job

  • Required experience :

    Minimum 3 years

  • Work mode :

    Full Time

Position

Buyers Assistant

Profile

At Sephora, we stand together and we stand for something more since 1969. For empowerment, for exploration, for the opportunity to impact people's lives through the unlimited power of beauty.

 

As part of the LVMH family, Sephora's excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit have made us the world's leading beauty retailer growing twice faster than the market. Across Australia and New Zealand, we have circa 36 stores, a growing online platform and we plan to grow this year on year. Not only do we have stores we also have a head office based in Sydney CBD. Sephora has a diverse number of roles to offer.

 

Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious. So, if you are ready to make your mark at a leading global retailer and belong to something beautiful, join us and reimagine your future, with Sephora.

 

While at Sephora, you'll enjoy...

  • Opportunities for personal development here in Australia and New Zealand
  • Opportunities across our global group of high-end luxury brands
  • Gifted products throughout the year along with store discounts of up to 45% off
  • Paid Parental Leave, Birthday Leave & Personal Leave 
  • Health and well-being initiatives including: Discounted Gym memberships & 24/7 Mental Health well-being programs
  • Life Insurance
  • Unique online learning platform
  • Fun social calendar
  • Fortnightly Pay + Super

 

The Opportunity:

As the Buyers Assistant you will support to drive brands within Sephora Australia & New Zealand for the Haircare and Fragrance Categories through strong relationships both internally & externally and assist in developing the category and business strategies.

 

You’ll shine here if you enjoy…

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with brand partners to drive strategic and profitable growth.
  • Analysing weekly, monthly, and yearly sales and brand performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Planning, forecasting, executing and reviewing new product launches for the local market.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Ecommerce, Supply Chain, VM and Operations to ensure successful launches and campaigns.
  • Supporting brand onboarding, supplier setup, compliance documentation and regulatory processes.
  • Monitoring local and international market trends, competitor activity and category performance across Australia & New Zealand markets.
  • Managing product data integrity, pricing, onsite content and lifecycle maintenance across digital platforms.
  • General Category Management administration

 

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • Minimum 3 years Account / Brand Management experience in a similar role (ideally within the beauty industry).
  • Strong business acumen and retail experience
  • Advanced Excel skills with proven use of VLOOKUP’s, Pivot tables etc.
  • Keen interest in the beauty industry with a flair for trends and styles
  • Previous experience in a buying environment
  • A strong ability to manage and build strong relationships both internally and externally
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Very high levels of attention to detail
  • A sense of urgency with strong time management skills
  • Independent and able to work in a fast paced environment

SEPHORA
MAISON

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.