Sephora Global Integrated Marketing Director
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Posted
- Jul 23, 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.
Sephora seeks Global Integrated Marketing Director in Paris. Lead worldwide campaigns, brand events, and regional collaboration at a LVMH prestige beauty retailer.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee 360-degree global campaign programs in partnership with external agencies, ensuring creative deliverables align with Sephora's brand vision and DNA
- Manage project execution for all global marketing initiatives, including budget planning, timeline coordination, agency management, and cross-functional collaboration with legal and procurement
- Provide strategic guidance and coaching to regional CMOs and marketing teams, supporting the creation and execution of integrated campaigns, programs, and brand activations
- Lead the conceptualization and development of global brand experiences and signature events, particularly SEPHORiA, ensuring relevance and impact across all regions
- Develop and disseminate best practice playbooks for pop-ups, live brand activations, and out-of-store experiences, enabling consistent yet locally adapted execution worldwide
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing across regions by identifying and championing successful initiatives and creating mechanisms for their global adoption and scaling
- Collaborate with regional brand partnership teams to execute sports, music, entertainment, and lifestyle activations that authentically embody Sephora's brand values
- Partner with global store design and PR/communications teams to ensure retail experiences reinforce a cohesive global brand presence and strengthen corporate reputation
Qualifications
- 12+ years of integrated marketing experience in international and multicultural organizations
- Proven track record of hands-on marcom and creative development expertise, including advertising, experiential marketing, live events, and content creation
- Demonstrated experience managing complex processes and cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
- Strong ability to manage third-party collaborations and external agency partnerships
- Preferred experience working both agency-side and in-house marketing functions
Skills
Experience
Minimum 12 years of integrated marketing expertise in international, multicultural, and fast-paced commercial environments. Hands-on background in marcom and creative development, including advertising campaigns, experiential activations, live events, and 360-degree content strategies. Prior experience balancing both agency-side and in-house marketing functions preferred. Proven ability to scale best practices across multiple regions while supporting local market needs and challenges.
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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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