Sephora Senior Manager, Brand Marketing
- Location
- San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $155,975–174,325/year
- Department
- Clienteling, CRM & VIP Relations
- Posted
- Jun 19, 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 Senior Manager, Brand Marketing in San Francisco to lead strategic initiatives for 23+ beauty brands. Salary $155,975–$174,325 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead as primary marketing contact and relationship owner for approximately 23 brands, maintaining strategic partnerships and advisory relationships with senior marketing executives at partner organizations
- Develop comprehensive understanding of brand businesses, priorities, and product portfolios; advise on strategic and tactical marketing approaches specific to Sephora's channel
- Advise brands on consumer messaging strategy, sampling programs, social media strategy, co-op advertising, and creative development to optimize performance at Sephora
- Develop and execute marketing plans for brand partners that drive sales growth and expand client acquisition in the hair category
- Procure and manage Beauty Insider sampling, Play subscription sampling, and promotional planning for assigned brands
- Analyze and report on ROI for collaborative marketing programs and sampling investments for both Sephora and partner brands
- Identify and build business cases for new co-op marketing programs and partnership innovations
- Serve as primary marketing liaison to assigned Sephora category merchants
- Build reciprocal cross-functional partnerships across a highly matrixed organization to support brand and category objectives
- Mentor and support junior team members and cross-functional partners, modeling Sephora values and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8+ years of brand management or marketing experience in consumer-facing businesses, digital content publishing, or digital agencies
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple simultaneous relationships with senior executives
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated success in strategic partnership development and business relationship management
- Strong analytical capabilities with proven track record of ROI analysis and program optimization
Skills
Experience
8+ years of brand management or marketing experience in consumer-facing businesses, digital content publishing, or digital agencies, with demonstrated ability to manage complex relationships with senior-level stakeholders and drive strategic marketing initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 155,975 to USD 174,325 per annum.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision; employer-sponsored disability and life insurance; 401(k) with 4% employer match; FSA and HSA programs; Student Debt Retirement plan enabling student loan payments to earn 401(k) match; paid time off and protected leave; access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement; 30% merchandise discount; access to free LVMH brand products and flash sale discounts; 24/7 mental health coaching and financial wellness resources; volunteer and donation matching program.
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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