Sephora Senior Visual Merchandising Manager

San Francisco • USA

Monday, April 21, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished member of the LVMH family, is a global leader in the beauty retail industry. Renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to diversity, Sephora empowers its employees to redefine the future of beauty. With a presence in over 35 markets and more than 3,000 stores, Sephora offers a dynamic environment where creativity and excellence are celebrated.

1. Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to design and produce retail displays.
2. Manage purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution of retail graphics and merchandisers.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with store design, creative, merchandising, retail operations, store procurement, and finance teams.
4. Communicate schedule and cost options effectively, addressing trade-offs.
5. Drive results by partnering with merchandising and creative teams to determine optimal product display strategies.
6. Visit Sephora and other retailers to maintain knowledge of best-in-class merchandising design and customer experiences.
7. Negotiate with external suppliers and manage the manufacturing and distribution of merchandisers, graphics, props, and displays.
8. Maintain the Kohls Retail Marketing budget and partner with finance and marketing partners.
9. Ensure operational excellence by improving store execution and supporting stores through internal systems.
10. Lead and mentor full-time employees and contractors, sharing expertise and motivating the team.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
2. 4+ years in a program, project, or production manager role within a retail advertising or marketing organization.

1. Proficiency in Creative Suite, MS Office, and Smartsheet or similar tools for budget and schedule tracking.
2. Proven track record of implementing successful visual merchandising strategies.
3. Experience with vendor engagement and procurement processes.
4. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

A minimum of 4 years in a program, project, or production manager role within a retail advertising or marketing organization.

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, Communications, Marketing, or related field.

The annual base salary range for this position is $132,005.00 - $147,535.00, with eligibility for bonuses.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan; various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.

Sephora fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity, encouraging employees to unleash their creativity and evolve their skills. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora is committed to reimagining the future of beauty, empowering its diverse team to make a global impact.