Corporate Events Manager

sephora.com • San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready for a career glow up? As Corporate Events Manager, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing impactful internal events and supporting larger field and external programs across the Americas. The work you do will impact beauty, as you create engaging, high‑quality experiences that strengthen employee connection, reinforce brand understanding, and support organizational alignment. You’ll be part of a collaborative Events & Design team that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about delivering meaningful, on‑brand experiences.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of corporate or agency event production experience
• 3–4 years of experience producing small to medium‑scale conferences end to end
• 2+ years of experience leading and producing virtual or hybrid events
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Proven budget management experience across programs ranging from $50K to $1M
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using event management and virtual event platforms

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end planning and execution of small to medium‑scale live, virtual, and hybrid events
• Independently manage events from concept through completion while contributing to large, multi‑day conferences
• Partner closely with internal business stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
• Manage all event logistics, including timelines, budgets, registration, travel, hotels, production, and staffing
• Source, negotiate, contract, and manage vendors and venues while maintaining budget accountability
• Oversee onsite execution, including managing event staff, volunteers, and production schedules
• Ensure events reflect Sephora’s culture, brand, and business objectives
• Coordinate pre‑production planning, run‑of‑show development, and internal alignment meetings
• Troubleshoot issues in real time and proactively mitigate event risks
• Deliver post‑event reporting, including budget reconciliation, attendance data, surveys, and insights
• Occasional evenings and weekends based on event schedule

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees