Sephora Brand Partner Marketing Manager

Sydney • Australia

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished member of the LVMH family, is renowned for its excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, establishing itself as the world's leading beauty retailer. With a presence across Australia and New Zealand, Sephora operates approximately 34 stores alongside a burgeoning online platform, with plans for continued expansion. The brand's head office is located in Sydney's Central Business District, offering a diverse array of roles within a vibrant and dynamic environment.

1. Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans for Sephora brand partners to drive sales and enhance brand loyalty.
2. Serve as the strategic lead for brand partners, managing key brand relationships in alignment with merchandising objectives.
3. Advise brand partners on omni-channel marketing strategies, including sampling, social media, co-op advertising, and consumer messaging.
4. Lead the development and execution of brand sampling strategies, focusing on the Rewards Boutique and other Sephora-led marketing initiatives.
5. Utilize data-driven insights to recommend strategies that benefit both Sephora and its brand partners.
6. Identify and develop new co-op marketing programs and partnerships, building business cases for innovative ideas.
7. Act as the primary marketing contact for Sephora merchandising leads.
8. Foster cross-functional partnerships within the organization, including merchandising, digital, growth marketing, retail operations, and analytics teams.
9. Lead and manage the ANZ Brand Partner Marketing team, consisting of four direct reports.

1. 6+ years of experience in Marketing and Communications, with a focus on brand marketing and trade marketing, preferably in retail with digital experience.
2. Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, or business.

1. Strategic thinking and vision development.
2. Budget management.
3. Cross-functional collaboration.
4. Project management and organizational skills.
5. Team leadership and management.

A minimum of 6 years in Marketing and Communications, with a strong emphasis on brand marketing and trade marketing, ideally within the retail sector and with some digital experience.

Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, or business.

Sephora offers opportunities for personal development in Australia and New Zealand, access to a global group of luxury brands, product gifts, store discounts up to 45%, paid parental leave, birthday leave, personal leave, health and well-being initiatives, life insurance, a unique online learning platform, a fun social calendar, and fortnightly pay with superannuation.

Sephora fosters a culture of empowerment, exploration, and innovation, driven by a contagious passion for beauty. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, celebrating individuality and providing an environment where employees can thrive and be their authentic selves. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora offers a dynamic workplace where creativity and growth are encouraged.