Sephora Marketing Director
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- Location
- DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesUAE
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- E-Commerce, Digital & Data Analytics
- Posted
- Aug 3, 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.
Marketing Director at Sephora, Dubai. Lead regional brand strategy and integrated campaigns across Middle East. Full-time position requiring 10+ years luxury/beauty marketing experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and lead annual marketing strategy aligned with commercial objectives and long-term vision, translating global priorities into locally relevant initiatives
- Orchestrate integrated campaigns across media, CRM, PR, social media, retail marketing, events, and digital channels throughout the commercial calendar
- Develop customer engagement strategies that strengthen loyalty, increase lifetime value, and ensure seamless omnichannel experiences across stores, e-commerce, and mobile platforms
- Lead media investment strategy, oversee communications, influencer partnerships, events, and public relations to maximize brand visibility and manage brand reputation
- Define Sephora Middle East's content and creative vision, overseeing development and execution of campaigns across all digital and retail channels
- Champion retail design vision, shaping innovative store environments and in-store experiences that strengthen customer engagement and support commercial objectives
- Manage overall marketing budget, define clear KPIs and performance dashboards, and present business reviews with strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Lead, inspire, and develop diverse marketing teams while fostering partnerships across Retail, Merchandising, Digital, Finance, HR, and Operations
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in marketing with significant leadership experience in retail, beauty, luxury, fashion, or consumer goods
- Proven experience navigating the Middle East market with at least 5 years of exposure to regional consumer trends, business practices, and cultural dynamics
- Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that drive measurable business results
- Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of customer behavior, brand building, and omnichannel marketing
- Proven track record leading and developing high-performing teams in dynamic environments
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Fluency in English; Arabic highly preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing with significant leadership experience in retail, beauty, luxury, fashion, or consumer goods. Proven expertise navigating Middle Eastern market with at least 5 years of exposure to regional consumer trends, business practices, and cultural dynamics. Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that deliver measurable business results and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE.
Benefits
Community culture emphasizing authenticity and diversity; empowerment, learning, and growth opportunities; fulfilling work environment where individual actions drive industry impact.
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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