Sephora Retail Marketing Project Manager
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jun 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.
Sephora seeks Retail Marketing Project Manager in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Manage brand portfolios and retail projects on a fixed-term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end operational deployment of brand portfolios, category projects, and merchandising initiatives across store network
- Coordinate brand projects with internal departments including merchandising, operations, design, e-commerce, media, and selective brand partners
- Conceptualize, commission, and oversee production and deployment of fixtures, merchandising supports, and trade marketing activations
- Prioritize activities during peak retail periods (RDVO, SMARTS) according to strategic plans and ensure adherence to technical specifications and planograms
- Pilot distribution files, project timelines, deliveries, store layouts, and operational implementation; prepare monthly and annual reporting to direct manager
- Manage associated budgets, procurement requests, ROI tracking through Anaplan, BDC entries, and monthly reconciliation
- Serve as fragrance category lead and cross-functional liaison; oversee smart files and strategic project controls
- Conduct recurring store visits, competitive monitoring, and propose enhancements to store image and merchandising
- Oversee Print Factory optimization, catalog development, project coordination, inventory management, and annual planning
- Direct store openings and renovations, including installation coordination, budget management, and quality control support
- Supervise apprentice and provide training and guidelines to store teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac+5) in Marketing or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally in visual merchandising or trade marketing
- Experience in selective distribution retail or luxury beauty brands (highly desirable)
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Creative mindset with refined visual sensibility
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and stakeholder groups
- Excellent time management and prioritization capabilities in fast-paced, complex environments
- Proficiency in English (oral and written) is essential
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally within visual merchandising or trade marketing. Experience in selective distribution retail or luxury beauty brands is highly valued.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+5) in Marketing or a closely related field.
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.
About Cerulean
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