Senior Manager, Brand Marketing Hair

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead as a Brand Marketing Partner and main marketing contact for approximately 23 brands, owning the relationship entirely.
• Develop a deep understanding of the brands' businesses, priorities, and products.
• Advise senior marketing leaders within the brands on strategic and tactical marketing initiatives to succeed at Sephora, including consumer messaging, sampling, social media, co-op advertising, and creative strategies.
• For brands with limited marketing resources, provide strategic guidance on marketing resource allocation and best practices.
• Build strong partnerships and secure brand participation in Sephora marketing programs.
• Analyze and report on Sephora and brand ROI for collaborative marketing efforts and sampling investments.
• Procure and manage sampling programs such as Beauty Insider and Play subscriptions, along with promotional plans.
• Identify opportunities for new co-op marketing programs and partnerships, and develop business cases for new ideas and innovations.
• Serve as the go-to marketing contact for Sephora category merchants.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships within a highly matrixed organization, including merchandising, digital marketing, e-commerce, store education, loyalty, and analytics teams.
• Organize and prioritize work effectively using a strategic approach.
• Mentor and role-model to junior team members and cross-functional partners, even without direct reporting lines.
• Demonstrate Sephora values such as Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in brand management or marketing within a consumer-facing business, digital content publishing, or digital agency.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate obstacles and generate solutions.
• Strong presentation skills and confidence in presenting to leadership and multiple forums.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Creative self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and a hands-on approach.
• Proven ability to lead, build relationships, and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Passion for Sephora, our programs, clients, store associates, and marketing.
• Ability to travel as required.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a highly cross-functional environment.
• Knowledge of beauty or retail industry marketing.

Qualifications

• Educational background or certifications are not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in brand marketing is required.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary range of $151,810.00 - $169,670.00, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Bonuses may be available.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan and various paid time off programs.
• Employee discount and perks.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee referral bonus program.