Marketing Associate, Sampling

Job ID: 201046
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 525 Market St, 32nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Marketing
Remote Eligible: Yes

Company Overview:
Sephora has been changing the face of prestige cosmetics since its debut in 1970s Paris. Sephora was acquired by luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in 1997, then launched stateside in 1998 and is currently home to 300 world-class brands - including its private label, Sephora Collection. Sephora’s curated assortment features more than 14,000 products, including makeup, skincare, perfume, hair care, body care, professional tools, and more.

In Sephora Americas, we belong to something beautiful. With a continued focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek ways to create a sense of belonging where people can be their authentic selves. We embrace our unique talents and are proud of the passionate community we’ve built. With leaders who listen and inspire, everyone is encouraged to be their best. Reimagine your future, with Sephora.

Your role at Sephora:

As Marketing Associate – Planning on the Sample Strategy and Operations team, you will be responsible for managing the strategy and execution of sampling logistics to ensure on time and accurate sample ordering and receiving. Own and manage SKU creation, order creation, and order tracking for all sampling initiatives including store, dotcom, GWP and sample bags for the Sampling Strategy and Operations team. Own relationships with brands from all worlds to manage sampling logistics and ETAs and report across multiple trackers to internal and external leadership. The job is fast paced and requires strong attention to detail and ability to juggle many competing priorities across multiple teams. Responsibilities include:

• Acts as the central hub between Sephora, Brands and the DCs for all sampling POs and tracking.
• Owns strategy for prioritizing POs based on business needs and works closely with cross-functional teams and DCs to ensure right products slotted first to support business and minimize DC workload. Continually looks for ways to optimize process.
• Own PO tracking and reporting to ensure in bound to Distribution Center (DC) inventory meet timing of business needs.
• Analyzes reporting to identify trends, areas for concern or optimization. Presents reporting and recommendations at monthly Sample Alignment meeting.
• Partners with DC and supply chain leadership to improve DC metrics for sampling including– on-time deliveries, short ships, chargebacks and PO rework.
• Oversees 3rd party contractor to execute Ad hoc Sku creation/ Retail maintenance/ Status maintenance
• Communicate and elevate to team and cross-functional leadership all late key launches / focus strategy inventory and recommendation action.
• Additional department projects as needed

Core Competencies:

• Composure
• Written Communication
• Organizational Agility
• Priority Setting
• Learning on the Fly

We would love to hear from you if you meet the following:

• 2 years’ experience in marketing/account management or supply chain/logistics
• Excellent technical skills – MS Office (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• High attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Analytical savvy and a data driven approach
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, high-volume and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal skills
• Can-do positive attitude and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
• Personable and flexible with demands and changes in business

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy...

• Meaningful Rewards: Sephora offers comprehensive medical benefits, generous vacation and holiday time off, an employee discount, free beauty product gifts from brand partners, and so much more. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://jobs.sephora.com/USA/content/Our-Perks/?locale=enUS.
• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We pledge to create a beauty community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored. We will drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business—ensuring that our employees, brand partners, suppliers, and our clients feel a sense of belonging in store, online, and in our workplaces. We believe in demonstrating our values with action!
• Beauty & Beyond: Every day we reimagine beauty, discover new brands, and influence positive change. Together we inspire our clients, empower people, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We think this is beautiful.
• Endless Evolution: You will learn with innovators, artists, and experts in every field. As our business evolves, so will you. Here, you’re empowered to choose your own path, accelerate your growth, and be your best. As part of our family and the LVMH community, your options are endless.
• Creativity Unleashed: At Sephora, you’re encouraged to explore, innovate, and have funwhile working with diverse clients, teams, and leaders. You won’t just partner with iconic brands; you’ll help build them. We value your curiosity, your drive for success, and the emotional connections you make. Together we’re defining the future of beauty.
• Bold Authenticity: Being bold and different has made us a global beauty and retail leader. At Sephora, we celebrate diversity, embrace your unique and winning spirit, and believe that real beauty is being authentically you.You are what sets us apart.

As a condition of employment, Sephora requires all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date unless they have requested and received an exemption due to a qualifying medical condition, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, or a requirement by law.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.