Sephora Brand Partnerships Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora, the prestige beauty retailer founded in Limoges, France in 1969 and part of the LVMH Group since 1997, operates as a global leader in selective beauty retail. With 56,000 employees across 35 countries—including 15,000 across Europe and the Middle East—Sephora curates a portfolio of approximately 500 brands alongside its proprietary Sephora Collection, serving a diverse and passionate community of beauty enthusiasts through both physical and digital channels.
Sephora Brand Partnerships Manager role in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Manage strategic brand relationships across Europe and Middle East region for prestigious beauty retailer.
Role & Responsibilities
- Understand and address the strategic challenges of each brand within the portfolio
- Build and lead collaborative partnerships with all portfolio brands in an omnichannel environment
- Define negotiation objectives in conjunction with Category Management teams
- Establish profitability targets for each brand aligned with corporate commercial policy
- Ensure legal compliance and security for all agreements negotiated across the Europe and Middle East region
- Oversee listing negotiations and legal formalization of newly assigned brands
- Monitor the application and adherence of local agreements across all EME region countries
- Track margin performance by brand and develop corrective action plans as necessary
- Prepare and share internal reporting with management and the European Offer team
- Own and execute the brand development strategy across assigned portfolio
Qualifications
- Business school degree or equivalent university qualification
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Category Management or negotiation within selective retail or retail environments
- Strong analytical and digital capabilities
- Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated persuasiveness and commitment to excellence
- Ability to identify solutions within uncertain and complex contexts with results-oriented mindset
- Agility and adaptability in European and omnichannel development contexts
- Strong oral and public presentation abilities
- Interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to work effectively within teams
- Ability to integrate successfully into matrix organizational structures
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Fluent English proficiency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Category Management or negotiation within selective retail or retail environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree from a business school or equivalent university qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Sephora fosters a community built on authenticity and the celebration of diversity and inclusivity. The brand cultivates a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth where employees are equipped with tools, space, and opportunities to innovate, lead, and develop professionally. Work at Sephora is rooted in purpose—every action contributes to delighting customers and inspiring the broader beauty industry, creating an environment where individuals belong to something meaningful and beautiful.
About Cerulean
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