Kendo Senior Social Marketing Manager

San Francisco • USA

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Kendo Holdings, Inc., based in San Francisco, operates as a beauty brand developer and wholesaler under the auspices of LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's preeminent luxury conglomerate. Renowned for its innovative spirit, Kendo serves as a creative nucleus for next-generation beauty product development, catering to global Sephora channels and select retailers. The company is celebrated for its dynamic and market-savvy approach, consistently redefining the beauty industry through exceptional products, compelling storytelling, and strategic retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships.

1. Lead the development of Fenty Beauty's social media strategy, creating a blueprint for branded social channels to express the brand and support business goals.
2. Drive brand awareness and introduce Fenty Beauty to new audiences while building engagement and loyalty within the customer base.
3. Define the role of each social media channel.
4. Develop and execute a best-in-class organic social strategy across all platforms, including platform strategy, content strategy, community management, campaign planning, and social calendars.
5. Collaborate with global partners to establish Fenty Beauty as a global brand on owned and retailer social channels.
6. Create, deliver, and continuously evolve the 'global brand social playbook.'
7. Employ a test, learn, scale strategic mindset to optimize owned social media.
8. Identify and proactively pursue social innovation across reporting, content, and strategy.
9. Partner with e-commerce and retail marketing teams to support direct sales-driving initiatives.
10. Manage the annual organic social budget, including forecasting, planning, and tracking.
11. Serve as a strategic thought partner cross-functionally with Creative, Brand Management, eCommerce, and international teams.
12. Share best practices and implications of platform updates with broader groups.

1. 7+ years of experience in social media marketing, with increasing levels of responsibility.
2. Proven experience leading and mentoring a team.
3. Passion for the beauty industry and social media.
4. Proven track record/portfolio of ideating and delivering social campaigns that drive impactful results.
5. Ability to analyze data and deliver actionable insights.
6. Deep understanding of social media platforms: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, and emerging platforms.
7. Strong creative eye for disruptive content that translates to beauty.
8. Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
9. Flexible and positive attitude; able to work independently and within teams and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
10. Curious mindset with a passion for continuously testing, learning, and pushing boundaries.
11. Familiarity with social media management tools: analytics and scheduling platforms (e.g., Dash Hudson).
12. Experience with community management and social engagement.
13. Exceptional writing skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, brand tone, and voice.
14. Ability to handle fast pace and multiple projects at once.
15. Exceptional organizational, leadership (both with and without direct authority), and time management skills.

1. Leadership and team management
2. Strategic thinking and planning
3. Data analysis and insight generation
4. Creative content development
5. Social media platform expertise
6. Community management
7. Project management
8. Cross-functional collaboration
9. Budget management
10. Communication and storytelling

Minimum of 7 years in social media marketing with progressive responsibility, including team leadership and strategic campaign development.

The salary range for this position is $124,000 - $150,000 per year based on a San Francisco location. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and location.

Kendo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible paid time off program, parental leave, employee discounts/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, the opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year, and a December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.

Kendo Holdings, Inc. fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and inclusivity. With a 'Can Do' spirit, the company encourages entrepreneurial thinking and collaboration to achieve ambitious goals. Advocacy, diversity, and inclusion are core values, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all employees. The company embraces change and resilience, continuously striving for product excellence and authentic storytelling to inspire trust and build lasting relationships.