Sephora Director of Marketing Transformation

San Francisco • USA

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished member of the LVMH conglomerate, is a global leader in the beauty retail sector. Renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to diversity, Sephora empowers its employees to redefine beauty standards worldwide. The company fosters an inclusive environment where creativity and individuality are celebrated, ensuring that each team member can contribute to the brand's dynamic and forward-thinking culture.

1. Lead strategic transformation initiatives to enhance the marketing organization's capabilities and team collaboration.
2. Advise and secure buy-in from senior leadership on organizational design opportunities, capability development, and change management approaches.
3. Manage a small, impactful team while building strong relationships with marketing senior leaders and cross-functional leaders in Operational Excellence and HR.
4. Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and knowledge-sharing within the marketing team.
5. Design and align comprehensive transformation strategies with Sephora's marketing goals and organizational vision.
6. Identify opportunities for process optimization and organizational evolution through stakeholder feedback and data analysis.
7. Promote departmental adoption of transformation initiatives by providing necessary training and support.
8. Establish an annual learning and development plan that supports an iterative operating model and a culture of empowerment and feedback.

1. Strong strategic vision-setting and team management skills.
2. Effective cross-functional team influence and communication abilities.
3. Expertise in change readiness and management.
4. Ability to organize thoughts to clearly and effectively communicate.
5. Leadership and executive presence.
6. Ability to prioritize team focus to drive the highest return to the business.
7. Agile coaching skills.
8. Proactive problem identification and solving abilities.
9. Results-driven and highly adaptable to near-constant change.
10. Ability to engage and inspire teams.
11. Project prioritization, organization, and delegation skills.
12. Values uniqueness and differences.
13. Ability to identify opportunities for operational optimizations.
14. Cultivates creativity and disruption.
15. Demonstrates Sephora Values.

1. Strategic vision-setting
2. Team management
3. Cross-functional influence
4. Change management
5. Effective communication
6. Leadership presence
7. Agile coaching
8. Problem-solving
9. Project prioritization
10. Creativity cultivation

8 to 10 years of experience in organizational transformation, culture development, and change management, with 2 to 4 years leading a direct team and influencing senior stakeholders. Experience with consultancies or external partners, ideally within a strategy consulting organization, is preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,225.00 - $195,225.00, with eligibility for bonuses.

Sephora offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs, employee discounts, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program.

Sephora's workplace culture is characterized by its commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and empowerment. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora encourages its employees to unleash their creativity and embrace a disruptive spirit. The company invests in training and development, fostering an environment where team members can evolve and excel. Sephora values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees.