Job Description

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.

EUROPE MARKETING KEY COMMERCIAL MOMENTS GROUP MANAGER (M/F/X)

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 5,000 in France & 15,000 in Europe & 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.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions :

As a Europe Marketing Group Manager, you will be responsible for establishing marketing plans for Sephora-led key activations moments that drive sales and grow clients for brands and your category. Reporting to the Europe Marketing Category Director, you will partner with brand marketing and internal stakeholders to optimize programs using Sephora’s marketing levers. She/He is responsible to execute the strategy ensuring that the team develops impactful brands and product launch campaigns in collaboration with other teams leveraging relevant marketing levers elevating Sephora as a brand and a retailer.

Lead as a Brand Marketing Partner

• Lead as main marketing contact for Sephora activations (framing, definition, iteration, deployment, analysis) across Key Commercial Period, Brand Alliance Campaigns, Single Brand Campaigns or Always on.
• Collaborate with Merchandising Group Manager as a complimentary partner to develop brand strategies that ladder into the overarching axis strategy
• Develop a keen understanding of the brands’ priorities and products to better orchestrate Global Marketing, Marketing Experts and Markets inputs and develop suitable actions in relationship with Brands Marketing teams

Key projects management

• Lead some key marketing projects related to the category strategy (first at, A+ launches, disruptive Sephora led events, new destination etc..)
• Act as the marketing orchestrator and embark the different stakeholders of the project (internal and external)
• Build the plan, execute and conduct the analysis to measure the impact & ROI of the project.

Building Collaborative Marketing Programs

• Develop strong partnerships, securing brand participation in relevant Sephora marketing programs
• Analyze (360 vision) and report on Sephora/brand ROI for marketing activations
• Animate driven and actionable activation reports and marketing reviews to track performance of the strategic marketing annual planning. Be able to drive first level of performance analysis with shared and aligned KPIs cross functions and cross countries. Closely collaborate with the experts for deep dives when needed.
• Employ a strategic approach to process; organize and divvy up work effectively

Management

• Manage, drive & inspire a talentful team of 2 to 3 people
• Drive a data-oriented and impact-focused mindset
• Secure the best team organization to meet challenges in an ever-changing and fast paced environment

Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are …

• 10 years related experience in brand management/marketing in a consumer facing business, digital content publisher or digital agency
• Proactive problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to anticipate obstacles and quickly generate alternate solutions/ideas
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to lead, build relationships, and work effectively in a highly cross-functional team
• Passion for Sephora, our programs, clients, store associates, and marketing

Here, you will find:

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.

• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.

• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

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