Sephora Senior Manager, Sustainability and Compliance

San Francisco • USA

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished member of the LVMH family, is renowned for its innovative approach to beauty retailing. As part of the world's leading luxury goods conglomerate, Sephora is committed to fostering an environment where creativity and diversity are celebrated. The brand empowers its teams to redefine beauty standards and drive the industry forward.

1. Develop and manage regional sustainability strategies aligned with Sephora Global and LVMH guidelines, creating actionable plans with clear initiatives, timelines, and metrics.
2. Ensure compliance with EPR, state, and federal environmental and social responsibility legislation by collaborating with Legal and cross-functional teams to establish robust policies and procedures.
3. Oversee the company’s product chemical policy to maintain alignment with industry regulations and sustainability standards while collaborating with Merchandising and Brands for compliance.
4. Direct sustainability reporting, including data collection, analysis, and presentation, meeting requirements for Sephora Global, LVMH, and external stakeholders.
5. Research and integrate industry best practices to benchmark sustainability performance, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

1. 7–10 years of demonstrated experience in sustainability and compliance management, ideally in beauty, cosmetics, or consumer goods industries.
2. 3–5 years of in-depth knowledge of chemical regulations related to consumer products.
3. 5–7 years of extensive familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
4. 3–5 years of understanding ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD) and sustainability reporting practices.

1. Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.
2. Proven ability to influence others, drive change, and communicate effectively.
3. Ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments.
4. Skills in maintaining team morale and motivation during times of ambiguity.
5. Excellent communication skills to convey ideas, expectations, and feedback clearly.

7–10 years of experience in sustainability and compliance management, with a focus on the beauty, cosmetics, or consumer goods industries.

The annual base salary range for this position is $151,810.00 - $169,670.00. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.

Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including comprehensive 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 is committed to creating a workplace culture where innovation thrives and diversity is celebrated. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, Sephora encourages its employees to unleash their creativity and be their authentic selves. The company invests in training and development, offering personalized career plans to help team members grow and succeed.