CO-op, Merchandising Business Development

Location: Field Support Centre - Toronto, ON Start Date: May 4, 2026 End Date: December 18, 2026 Internal Job Posting Expires on January 16, 2026. When applying, you are required to submit: Your updated resume (including your school, co-op program and expected graduation year) Your most up to date university/college transcript Incomplete applications will not be considered. At Sephora Canada, 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. As our next Merchandising Business Development co-op student, you'll be part of a unique culture and team of passionate and inspiring individuals. You will not just learn how Merchandising strategy is formulated but you'll be involved in bringing it to life online and in stores across Canada. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Merchandising Business Development, you'll join a team that celebrates individuality and belongs to something beautiful. About The Merchandising Team: Our team of trendsetters and brand builders constantly creates original brands, develops new product categories, and starts trends. Some of next season’s most in-demand products may not exist yet in stores or online, but you’ll see them here first What You'll Do: The Merchandising Business Development team provides guidance and support to the omni Merchandising team through proactive insights & information, streamlining ways of working, and serving as a thought partner and dot-connector throughout the business. Brand Governance Work with the Assistant Manager to maintain brand database, analyze the current brand offerings at Sephora Canada, maintain market distribution information, and identify relevant insights. Track competitors, competing brand offerings, and promos to analyze the Canadian-beauty environment holistically. Promo Strategy & Execution Collaborate with Senior Manager to create workback schedules and support on deliverables for upcoming promos and create kick off materials for the merchandising team. Monitor product assortments and advise the team on opportunities based on previous year's successes/opportunities. Updating cross-functional promo trackers with key deadlines and information leveraged by Planning, Merchandising and Marketing. Work with the Assistant Manager to provide a seamless and error-free client experience by executing and validating promo pricing. Merchandising Budget Support Work with cross-functional teams to track monthly brand incubation funds, spending, and invoicing. Collaborate with the Senior Director to track and maintain records of merchandising team travel & expenses. Holiday Support Act as project coordinator alongside the Senior Manager and Holiday project leads to outline Holiday 2026 strategy, key deliverables, and project execution, including cross-functional meetings, presentations for key stakeholders, and pricing. Ad hoc projects & tasks to support the Business Development and Merchandising teams. What You'll Bring: You're passionate, curious, and bring enthusiasm to everything you do. You take ownership of projects and see them through to completion. You enjoy connecting the dots and collaborating across functions, building meaningful partnerships throughout the organization. You demonstrate a commitment to excellence and take ownership of your personal growth and success by setting and meeting goals. You consistently meet expectations and contribute to your team's success. You're currently working on the completion of a bachelor's degree or college diploma in business, commerce and/or retail management and enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year. You're able to work full-time hours (40 hours per week) and can physically be available to go into the office 3 days per week. You're organized and have a knack for time management and task prioritization. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and work best under pressure. You're technically savvy in advanced Microsoft Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros, etc.), Word, and Outlook. Additional technical expertise or experience with Smartsheet is a bonus; however, it is not required. You're analytical and demonstrate close attention to detail in all aspects of your work. What You'll Get: Caring Community: You'll collaborate with teammates (and your fellow ASPIRE cohort) who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and driving the industry forward - together, united in beauty. Fulfilling Path: Your career glow-up starts here with access to opportunities that will challenge, stretch, and develop your skills. Meaningful Work: As you make an impact on beauty, you'll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) your individual voice is a part of. As part of your co-op experience, you'll also develop and present a core term project, receiving recognition for your achievements at our year-end celebration. Rewards as Unique as You Are: Wealth: You'll receive $23/hour and a monthly stipend of $150 (less deductions) as you learn and grow with us. Health: Access to our Well-Being@Sephora program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being. Balance: You'll be trusted to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with a hybrid work schedule. In addition, you'll also receive paid time off (4% vacation pay that translates to 6.5 days off), 3 Sephora days and 3 Well-Being Days so that you can rest and recharge. Growth: A career glow-up is built into every role, with access to training and development, through digital platforms like MySephoraLearning and activations like Career Days and Global Learning Week. Perks: Think you've tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for gratis, and exclusive brand events. Support: Tap into volunteer and donation matching, Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue. Location, Availability & Physical Requirements: Hybrid: You'll have the flexibility to work from home and collaborate at our head office at 160 Bloor Street East in Toronto. We'll schedule 3 days per week for in-office collaboration. Work Hours: Your typical workweek will be 40 hours, with a schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM. Dress Code: Express yourself Our dress code is business casual, encouraging you to showcase your unique style. Join us and Belong to Something Beautiful. Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity for employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or other diversity dimensions. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics, or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team. As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr