Key Account Manager (Sephora EU) (m/f/d)
Yepoda
Job Description
<h2><strong>About Yepoda</strong></h2><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h3><strong>Clean K-Beauty Innovation. No compromises.</strong></h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Yepoda is a clean K-Beauty brand that actually proves it works. We make Korean skincare without any of the compromises. Everything is clinically tested, 100% vegan, and formulated above EU standards. So you get the innovation and the results that K-Beauty is known for, plus a real commitment to sustainability. And we make it genuinely fun and easy to use — skincare you actually look forward to.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Founded in 2020 by Sander Joonyoung van Bladel and Veronika Strotmann, Yepoda is a <strong>certified B Corp™</strong> and 1% for the Planet member, based in the heart of Berlin. Our products are available through our own online shop and, since March 2025, at Sephora Europe — online and in over 650 stores. With a team of 140+ brilliant individuals from around the world, we are actively shaping Yepoda's story every day.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re currently looking for a <strong>Key Account Manager</strong> to own and develop Yepoda’s strategic partnership with Sephora within the EU. This role will be fully dedicated to Sephora and will play a key part in driving our retail growth, brand visibility, and commercial performance across this channel.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h3><strong>Your Tasks</strong></h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own the day to day of Yepoda's relationship with Sephora EU across commercial, category, and operational topics</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Live in the sell out data. Track performance at market and door level, diagnose issues quickly, and build action plans that move the numbers</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support and execute commercial discussions across assortment, launch plans, promotional calendars, and growth opportunities</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build strong working relationships with Sephora buying, category, and retail teams across markets</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ensure strong brand presence and execution across all Sephora touchpoints, both in store and online, working closely with in store teams on merchandising and customer experience</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage forecasting and sell through planning to ensure optimal stock levels and operational efficiency</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Work cross functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams to deliver smooth launches and campaigns</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proactively identify opportunities and drive them through to completion with clear timelines and follow through</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Monitor competitor activity and category trends to strengthen Yep
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