Job Description

Address: 5560 Explorer Drive, Mississauga | Office will relocate to 160 Bloor St. East, Toronto in December 2022
Job Type: Full Time
Hourly/Salaried: Salaried
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Marketing
Is This Position Eligible for Remote?: Hybrid

At Sephora Canada, we're passionate about finding and sharing beauty in the world. Our constant innovation, our ability to see and lead trends, and our focus on providing an outstanding customer experience make us the most-loved beauty community and top of mind for every Canadian. We find beauty in our communities, in our differences, our experiences, and in the spirit of our employees.

Our brand is beauty, and Marketing makes sure the world knows it. Our team of analysts, managers and creatives creates new and exciting ways to engage Sephora Canada clients, with advertising campaigns, promotions and fun in-store experiences. The team supports our digital initiatives, plans our loyalty program, writes promotional copy and more. Every day, Marketing tells the world that Sephora is the leader in beauty, promoting an inspiring brand so many Canadians
have come to love and trust.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Senior Manager, Brand Marketing, you will establish marketing plans using levers that drive sales and grow clients for strategic brand partners within the Skincare and Haircare categories.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Brand Marketing Partner

• As the marketing lead, own the brand-marketing relationships across 10+ brands
• Develop a keen understanding of the brands' businesses, priorities and products
• Advise brands strategically and tactically on how to win at Sephora from an omni-channel standpoint, including client messaging, creative, advertising, social media and sampling strategy, to achieve mutually beneficial business objectives

Marketing Collaborator

Develop strong partnership marketing programs, securing brand participation and co-op funding * Analyze and report ROI for collaborative marketing program investments, providing data-driven recommendations that deliver results for both Sephora and the brands

• Build and maintain annual brand marketing exposure calendars within a continuous planning cycle
• Manage brand plan execution with excellence, ensuring delivery of all brand activation requirements
• Find opportunities and build the case for new co-op marketing programs and partnerships
• Manage brand marketing budget

Cross-Functional Leader

Serve as the 'go-to' contact for category merchant(s) * Build reciprocal partnerships cross-functionally in a highly matrixed organization, including various teams across Marketing, Merchandising, DotCA, Education, Planning and Analytics.

• Partner with our US counterparts to inform, leverage and influence for the Canadian market
• Play a meaningful role in building and evolving the Brand Marketing service model in Canada
• Bring plans to life through organized processes and follow-through
• Provide constructive creative feedback

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

8+ years of related experience in brand management/marketing in a consumer-facing, fast-paced retail environment is required. * Demonstrated omnichannel marketing experience with strong data-driven decision-making that gets results

• Consistent track record as a creative self-starter with a can-do attitude and roll-up-your-sleeves approach
• Proactive problem-solving skills to anticipate obstacles and quickly generate alternative solutions/ideas
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with honed presentation confidence to express expertise and point of view in multiple forums and leadership levels
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to drive multiple projects simultaneously within tight timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an approachable style and validated ability to form relationships and work effectively in a highly cross-functional team
• Passion for beauty and marketing

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

You'll be part of a unique culture and family of passionate and inspiring individuals. * You'll work alongside the best talent in the industry - people you'll be proud to work with.

• You'll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moat Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• You'll have the opportunity to be part of a community that drives meaningful social and environmental change and receive matching donations to support your charitable giving.
• Benefits you can mix and match, depending on your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support.
• Holidays, time off, summer hours and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• And of course, there's our incredible swag - free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners.

This position requires that the employee be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment and that they agree to obtain any future required boosters or vaccinations as recommended by the government of Canada or the health authorities of the province in which you would be working and in accordance with Sephora Vaccination Policy. If you are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Sephora.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
SEPHORA has been changing the face of prestige cosmetics since its debut in 1970s Paris. Sephora was acquired by luxury group Moat Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in 1997 then launched stateside in 1998, and is currently home to 200 world-class brands - including its own private label, SEPHORA COLLECTION. Sephora's curated assortment features more than 14,000 products including makeup, skin care, perfume, hair care, body, professional tools and more. Sephora is the beauty education hub, offering consultations at the Beauty Studio, a variety of complimentary classes, one-on-one service from Personal Beauty Advisors, and exclusive retail technology SKINCARE IQ, COLOR IQ, and FRAGRANCE IQ. Sephora is an international force in beauty, and its award-winning website and ever-growing presence on social-media make it the world's premier digital beauty destination.