Sephora Brand Marketing Group Manager

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Establish and manage strategic brand relationships across all marketing disciplines, coordinating online and offline activations, digital projects, and data sharing across European markets
• Develop and execute personalized brand activation roadmaps designed to improve performance consistency across all Sephora European touchpoints
• Lead comprehensive omnichannel animation development and coordinate deployment across countries according to established timelines
• Supervise creation of 360° marketing support materials in collaboration with internal creative, merchandising, ecommerce, CRM, social media, and PR specialists
• Serve as primary marketing contact for selective brand activations and category strategy, providing direct support to local country teams across 16 markets
• Conduct brand performance analysis to identify growth opportunities and share actionable insights with brand partners
• Oversee all internal cross-functional marketing meetings to ensure flawless project execution and team communication
• Manage and develop a team of four Brand Marketing Managers, two Brand Marketing Specialists, and one apprentice
• Build and maintain strategic cross-functional partnerships within a complex, matrixed organizational structure
• Establish processes and working protocols with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Graduate of a business school
• Minimum eight years of project management experience in retail or digital marketing
• Demonstrated expertise in developing brand marketing strategies and cultivating exceptional brand partnerships
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in ambiguous and complex business environments
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams, geographies, and functional areas
• Strong leadership and exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both French and English
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Deep passion for the beauty industry

Skills

Experience

Minimum ten years of professional experience, with at least eight years in project management within retail or digital marketing environments, demonstrating progressive responsibility in brand marketing, omnichannel strategy, and cross-functional team leadership.

Education

Graduate of a recognized business school or equivalent advanced degree in marketing, business administration, or related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

About Cerulean

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