Open Jobs Corporate Events Manager

Sephora•San Francisco, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Your Role at Sephora: 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
Up to 15% travel required