Retail Marketing Executive

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more.

Position Purpose

Support the Retail Manager in all areas of in-store visibility and customer journey. This role will also manage all instore design execution including but not limited to thematic animations, brand animations, store openings and KCPs in-store. Work together with key stakeholders and suppliers for all in-store installations, screens and animations across all markets. The person will be responsible for managing and facilitating conversations with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all 360 touchpoints are met. Lead the execution and building of attractive in-store designs for the different Instore Fixtures based on the requirements of the business.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

• Coordinate the execution and development of the instore animation calendar across the full Sephora Network ensuring all 360 touchpoints are met.
• Facilitate and execute all stages of the animation process including design, coordination, production, and execution, ensuring delivery of qualitative and relevant messaging through both instore attractivity and conversation.
• Liaise with cross-functional departments to ensure all key messaging and touch points on the customer journey are relevant and impactful instore.
• Coordinate all timelines, key documents, and trackers for all countries to ensure all deliverables and due dates are met as per concept, production, and delivery.
• Coordinate all special project coordination activities including communication and updates from cross functional departments and the European/ Middle East Team.
• Coordinate installation and dismantling schedules as required per animation frequencies.
• Coordinate all retail marketing support and activities for all store openings and events.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the yearly budget for Animation, In Store Marketing, Visual Merchandizing and other retail activities.
• Mange LCD/ LED screen facilitation across all markets including resizing and customization of videos for individual content instore (Beauty Hubs, LCDs & LEDs).
• Manage the Regional Store Window facilitation across all markets.
  
  

• Coordinate the execution and build attractive in-store designs for the different Categories Fixtures based on the requirements of the business.
• Coordinate all Beauty Hub development and design across new store openings.
• Facilitate and coordinate all stages of the design, production and installation process and carry out quality control checks.
• Coordinate the development and roll out of all category and service fixtures across the region.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the Category Fixture Budget allocated and ensure cost optimization.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of all Category and Permanent Fixture Guidelines.
• Sourcing for key service fixtures including supplier assessment and contract negotiation.
• Fixture maintenance end-to-end supervision and follow up with all stores across the network.
  
  

• Ensure the maintenance and development of all existing and new animation fixture guidelines including and not limited to Regional Pop Ups and other permanent animation fixtures.
• Coordinate the approval of brand animation designs and technical drawings with internal teams prior to approval.
• Ensure all brand animations are carried out and executed as per Sephora Guidelines.
  
  

• University Degree and have prior work experience (2-3 years) in the marketing or visual merchandising field in a multinational organization.
• The candidate should also be fluent in English with excellent MS Office Skills (PowerPoint & Excel).
• Strong communication and prioritization skills with the ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Willing and able to travel for business within the region and markets as required.
  
  

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference