At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.

We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The opportunity:
 

Senior Marketing Manager - maternity cover (min. 18 months)

The Senior Marketing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full marketing funnel, including budget management, performance marketing, classic marketing, Social Media, PR and event management for Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Switzerland. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing diverse marketing functions and delivering measurable results.

 

Main tasks and responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of marketing professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Develop and manage the marketing budget for four countries, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across all marketing channels. Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all classic marketing channels. Monitor and analyze budget performance, making adjustments as necessary to maximize ROI. Lead all Social Media channels and be the mastermind behind the strategic direction & new formats Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of performance marketing efforts. Utilize data-driven insights to optimize campaigns, improve conversion rates, and achieve business objectives. Oversee traditional marketing activities such as print advertising, direct mail, and PR campaigns. Plan, coordinate, and execute extraordinary company events, trade shows, and conferences. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, HQ team in Paris, product development, and executive leadership, to align marketing strategies with business goals. Build and maintain relationships with external partners, agencies, and vendors.

Personal skills & Competencies

Excellent leadership and team management skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills with analytical thinking

Experience & technical skills

Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on budget management and full funnel marketing MS office with strong Excel knowledge Fluent in German and English Able to work majority of time (min 3 days a week) in the Düsseldorf office

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy...

The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.

The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.

The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.