Sephora Brand Marketing Group Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH Group. The brand curates an extensive portfolio of international and in‑house beauty labels and operates across multiple channels with a pronounced omnichannel and experiential approach. Sephora is known for its market disruption, emphasis on inclusivity, and a strong European hub that partners closely with brand owners to scale launches and marketing programmes.
Sephora (Neuilly‑sur‑Seine) seeks a Brand Marketing Group Manager to lead fragrance omnichannel marketing across Europe.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and lead the omnichannel marketing strategy for the Fragrance selective category across Europe, aligning retail, ecommerce, CRM, social, media, PR and events.
- Act as the primary marketing advisor to strategic brand partners: build and sustain brand relationships, negotiate external meetings, and steward launch and business reviews.
- Design and coordinate personalised activation roadmaps and investment recommendations to support brand growth and Merchant/Category priorities.
- Develop compelling 360° activation toolboxes and omnichannel trade animations in collaboration with internal experts (creative, merchandising, ecommerce, CRM, social, media, PR & training).
- Analyse brand and activation performance to identify opportunities, share insights with partners and recommend optimisation actions.
- Serve as the main marketing contact for country teams to ensure consistent deployment of EU strategies and support local activation needs.
- Drive cross‑functional partnerships and define ways of working in a highly matrixed organisation; manage relationships with external partners.
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Brand Marketing Managers and Specialists, ensuring flawless execution and internal alignment.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (Master 2, business school or equivalent university degree).
- Minimum 10 years of project management experience in retail and/or digital marketing.
- Proven track record in developing and executing brand marketing strategies and high‑value brand partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate across multiple countries in a matrix environment.
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience translating data into actionable recommendations.
- Strong leadership, presentation and negotiation skills with excellence in written and spoken French and English.
- Genuine passion for the beauty category.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of progressive experience in retail and/or digital marketing project management, including leadership of cross‑functional teams and direct brand partnership responsibilities at a regional or pan‑European level.
Education
Master’s degree (Master 2, business school or equivalent university degree).
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Sephora emphasises inclusivity, creativity and empowerment, fostering a collaborative community where diverse perspectives fuel innovation. The environment encourages professional growth through cross‑disciplinary exposure and meaningful, client‑centred work within a leading luxury beauty ecosystem.
About Cerulean
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