VP, Sephora Media Network

About the position

The Vice President, Sephora Media Network is a senior enterprise leader responsible for setting the long-term vision, growth strategy, and overall performance of Sephora’s Retail Media Network. Building on a rapidly scaling and highly successful business, this role owns enterprise-level strategy, P&L accountability, and executive partnerships to unlock the next phase of growth and monetization for our media network. This role operates as a highly visible member of the Marketing Leadership Team, partnering closely with executive peers across Marketing, eCommerce, Technology, Brand Marketing, and Merchandising to ensure SMN is fully integrated into Sephora’s enterprise strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the long-term enterprise vision, strategy, and roadmap for Sephora Media Network, aligning Sephora business objectives with endemic brand needs
  • Own full P&L accountability for the Retail Media Network, including revenue growth, forecasting, inventory strategy, and financial performance
  • Drive executive-level partnerships across Marketing, eCommerce, Technology, Brand Marketing, and Merchandising to ensure seamless integration and execution
  • Champion innovation, retail media excellence, and marketplace leadership by staying ahead of industry trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging ad technologies
  • Oversee development and execution of the SMN product and technology roadmap in partnership with Technology and business stakeholders
  • Serve as an internal and external thought leader, representing Sephora Media Network with executive stakeholders, partners, and the broader marketplace
  • Foster a test-and-learn culture focused on continuous improvement across performance, operations, and process
  • Build, lead, and mentor senior leaders and teams, developing a high-performing, inclusive organization with strong succession planning

Requirements

  • 15+ years of senior leadership experience in digital media, advertising technology, retail media, or relevant marketing environments
  • Proven executive leadership experience driving growth, scaling complex businesses, and managing P&L responsibility in high-growth environments
  • Deep expertise in cross-platform digital advertising solutions, ad technology stacks, programmatic media, and retail media ecosystems
  • Demonstrated success leading large, multi-layered organizations and influencing at the C-suite and Board level

Benefits

  • Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
  • Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
  • Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
  • Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
  • Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
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