At Sephora, we reimagine beauty, discover new brands, and influence positive change every day. Get ready to think creatively, work strategically, and make your mark at a leading global retailer. Together, we’re evolving, innovating, and reimagining the future of beauty and retail.
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.
With consumers, employees, and other stakeholders demanding that companies stand for clear values and give back to society, we’re pioneering Sephora’s first global purpose efforts. The Global Director of Social Impact will report to the the Global Chief Purpose Officer to develop initiatives that promote Sephora’s vision of expanding the way the world sees beauty.
You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:
Strategy & Planning
- Drives Sephora’s global social impact agenda to capitalize on Sephora’s business strengths while empowering our communities worldwide
- Develops a strategic framework for our CSR priorities and evaluates new social impact opportunities through the lens of our brand strengths and stakeholder needs
- Sets long term and in-year ambitions for our impact
Program Development & Innovation
- Builds a CSR innovation practice, generating new ideas that can further Sephora’s impact, creating the case for change, and initiating pilots where appropriate
- Translates key ideas and opportunities into executable plans and initiatives. Works broadly across markets and functions to support our programs
- Develops partnerships with global NGOs and thought leaders aligned with Sephora’s values and priorities
- Captains signature global CSR programs, starting with “Classes for Confidence” and supporting regional teams in its deployment worldwide
Employee Engagement and Global Coordination
- Leads Sephora’s “Red Heart” task force, comprised of our top regional CSR and D&I experts, driving a coordinated set of global social impact efforts. Ensures a strong connection between central and regional teams.
- Teaches and inspires teams to create new ways to deliver on Sephora’s Purpose
- Drives volunteerism and engagement, finding ways for Sephora employees to become involved in our Purpose. Animates key moments of giving back to our communities. Encourages learning on the diversity of our communities and showcases the ways that Sephora supports the empowerment of all
Governance and Communication
- Proposes proctive recommendations on policies and responses to world events that speak to our core values
- Partners with HR & Communications teams to define public claims, commitments, and external reporting strategies on our CSR impact
- Sets global selection criteria and accountability measures for our charitable efforts
- Creates the measures and tools to optimize our results. Shares results with leadership on a regular basis.
Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are someone who…
- Cultivates Creativity & Disruption – Generates fresh ideas and encourages them in others
- Drives Results – Crafts sound project proposals, builds appropriate relationships and resourcing, and can take an idea from vision to execution
- Collaborates – Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives up, down, and across teams
- Client Focus and Critical Thinking – Has a keen sense of social commitment while being capable of assessing if a proposal delivers against Sephora’s strategic goals
- Values Uniqueness & Differences – Strongly motivated by Sephora’s values around inclusion and making an impact in our community
- 10+ years leadership experience at a consumer-facing brand, ideally in CSR, corporate philanthropy, innovation, or cause marketing
- Successful track record as a change agent and program manager - captaining a new business, pilot program, or strategic plan with significant cross functional stakeholder management
- Effective working directly with C-suite leaders to build business plans and achieve strategic goals
- Experience working in global settings cutting across multiple business and consumer cultures
- Meaningful experience working with non-profits or public/private collaborations (board service, advisory, partnership development), government affairs experience is a plus
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Demonstrable passion for social equity, justice, women’s empowerment, and strong understanding of social issues worldwide
During your experience at Sephora, you will appreciate...
"Evolving”
Surrounded by passionate, enthusiastic, and creative talents.
You will be part of disruptive teams with whom you will be proud to collaborate.
"Developing yourself”
We invest in training and monitoring our employees and we support them throughout their career at Sephora.
This means you can learn and grow continuously in a stimulating environment.
"Our culture”
As a global leader in beauty and supported by the luxury brand LVMH, we always have something to explore. It's in our DNA to innovate, experiment and have a colorful and disruptive vision. And it is this daring attitude that expresses our difference and our passion.
So you can unleash and express your creativity. Our talents make the difference!
Our common goal is reinventing the future of beauty.
SEPHORA recruits and recognizes all talents
