- Location
- Neuilly-sur-Seine Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
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.
The Brand Partnerships Manager joins Sephora’s EME Offer & Marketing department to lead brand collaboration, negotiations, profitability objectives, agreement oversight and brand development across the region. This is a full-time, permanent CDI role with a hybrid working arrangement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Understand the challenges facing each brand in the portfolio.
- Build and lead collaboration and partnerships with portfolio brands in an omnichannel environment.
- Set negotiation objectives in collaboration with the Category Management teams.
- Set profitability objectives for each brand in line with the company’s commercial policy.
- Ensure the legal security of all agreements negotiated across the EME scope.
- Conduct listing negotiations and formalize new brand agreements legally.
- Monitor the implementation of local agreements across EME countries.
- Track margins by brand and propose action plans where necessary.
- Share internal reporting with management and the European Offer team.
- Take ownership of and implement the brand development strategy.
Qualifications
- Degree from a business school or equivalent university qualification.
- At least 5 years of experience in Category Management or negotiation in Selective Retailing or Retail.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills, persuasiveness, and willingness to go the extra mile.
- Ability to find solutions in uncertain and complex contexts, with a results-oriented approach.
- Agility and adaptability in a European and omnichannel development context.
- Strong oral communication and public presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- Ability to integrate effectively into a matrix structure.
- Organizational skills and thoroughness.
- Product knowledge is an advantage.
- Fluent English.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in Category Management or negotiation in Selective Retailing or Retail.
Education
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.
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Benefits
A collaborative community that values authenticity and diverse perspectives; a culture supporting personal development and leadership, with opportunities to learn, innovate and grow; meaningful work contributing to client experiences and the beauty industry.
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.
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