Sephora Senior Manager, Brand Marketing
- Location
- San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $155,975–174,325/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 26, 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.
Senior Manager, Brand Marketing at Sephora in San Francisco. Lead strategic marketing for 23+ brands. Hybrid role, $155,975–$174,325/year.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead as primary marketing contact for approximately 23 brand partners simultaneously, owning relationships and developing comprehensive understanding of brand business priorities and product portfolios
- Advise senior-level marketing leaders within brand organizations on strategic and tactical marketing approaches, including consumer messaging, sampling strategy, social media strategy, and creative development
- Develop and secure brand participation in relevant Sephora marketing programs and identify opportunities for new co-op marketing initiatives and partnerships
- Analyze and report on Sephora and brand ROI for collaborative marketing programs and sampling investments, utilizing data-driven insights to generate mutually beneficial recommendations
- Procure and manage Beauty Insider sampling, Play subscription sampling, and promotional plans for assigned brands
- Build reciprocal cross-functional partnerships across merchandising, digital marketing, .com merchandising, store education, loyalty, and analytics teams
- Employ strategic approaches to process, organize, and delegate work effectively while serving as mentor and role model to junior team members
- Demonstrate commitment to Sephora values of passion for client service, innovation, expertise, balance, respect for all, teamwork, and initiative
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 8+ years of related experience in brand management or marketing within a consumer-facing business, digital content publisher, or digital agency
- Proactive problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to anticipate obstacles and generate alternative solutions
- Polished presentation skills and confidence presenting viewpoints to leadership-level audiences
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Proven ability to lead, build relationships, and work effectively in highly cross-functional teams
Skills
Experience
8+ years of related experience in brand management, marketing, or brand leadership within consumer-facing businesses, digital content publishers, or digital agencies
Education
Bachelor's degree (BA)
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
Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision); fully covered disability and life insurance; 401(k) with 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; Student Debt Retirement plan (student loan payments qualify for 401(k) match); paid time off and protected leave; flexible work arrangements; career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement; 30% employee discount on all merchandise and services; access to LVMH brand flash sale discounts; free mental health and financial coaching with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse; 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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