Responsibilities

• Lead as main marketing contact for ~23 brands simultaneously; own relationship outright and develop a keen understanding of brand businesses, priorities, and products
• Navigate conversations with and advise senior-most marketing leaders in brand organizations on strategic and tactical levels
• Advise brands on how to win at Sephora from a channel marketing standpoint, including consumer messaging, sampling strategy, social media strategy, co-op advertising, and creative
• Develop strong partnerships, securing brand participation in relevant Sephora marketing programs
• Analyze and report on Sephora and brand ROI for collaborative marketing programs and sampling investments, utilizing data to make win-win recommendations
• Procure and manage Beauty Insider sampling, Play (subscription) sampling, and promotional plans for brands
• Identify opportunities for new co-op marketing programs and partnerships, building business cases to develop new ideas and innovations
• Serve as the go-to marketing contact for Sephora category merchants and build reciprocal cross-functional partnerships across merchandising, digital marketing, .com merchandising, store education, loyalty, and analytics teams
• Employ a strategic approach to process, organize and divvy up work effectively, and serve as a mentor and role-model to junior team members and cross-functional partners
• Demonstrate Sephora values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative

Requirements

• 8+ years related experience in brand management/marketing in a consumer facing business, digital content publisher, or digital agency
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate obstacles and quickly generate alternate solutions/ideas
• Honed presentation skills and confidence in presenting points of view in multiple forums, including leadership level
• Bachelor’s degree (BA)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Creative self-starter with a can-do positive attitude and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
• Proven ability to lead, build relationships, and work effectively in a highly cross-functional team

Benefits

• Health . Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth . We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance . You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
• Growth . Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks . Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support . Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.