Sephora Brand Marketing Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Clienteling, CRM & VIP Relations
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and a house within the LVMH group, renowned for its curated assortment of prestige and niche beauty brands alongside its own private label. The brand is recognised for retail innovation, omnichannel experiences and a strong focus on inclusive beauty and consumer discovery across Europe and worldwide.
Sephora — Brand Marketing Manager in Neuilly‑sur‑Seine, France. Lead European brand activations, partnerships and 360° campaigns (hybrid).
Role & Responsibilities
- Own brand relationships and act as the primary marketing advisor for assigned brands across online and offline activations, ensuring alignment with merchant strategy.
- Design and drive 360° activation roadmaps that increase conversion and brand growth across Sephora’s ecosystem in European markets.
- Develop and coordinate cross-functional campaigns and toolboxes in collaboration with creative, merchandising, e‑commerce, CRM, social media, media, PR and training teams.
- Lead negotiations, launch kick‑offs, business reviews and regular governance with brand partners and external agencies.
- Monitor and analyse brand performance data to identify opportunities, share insights with partners and adjust activation plans accordingly.
- Support country teams as the main marketing contact for brand activations and ensure consistent deployment of European strategies locally.
- Define processes and ways of working to manage partnerships and pilot business relations with external partners in a matrix organisation.
Qualifications
- Graduate from a business school or equivalent degree.
- Minimum 8+ years' experience in project management within retail and/or digital marketing.
- Proven track record developing brand marketing strategies and building strong partnerships with beauty brands.
- Advanced stakeholder management and demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams across countries.
- High proficiency in verbal and written communication, presentation and negotiation in both French and English.
Skills
Experience
At least 8 years of project management experience in retail and/or digital marketing, with a proven history of leading brand activations, managing cross‑border initiatives in Europe, and working closely with merchant and category teams.
Education
Graduate of a business school or equivalent degree.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, diverse and fast‑paced retail culture that values empowerment, continuous learning and collaboration. As part of LVMH, the company combines entrepreneurial retail energy with the resources of a large luxury group and encourages innovation and career progression.
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