Corporate Events Manager

Job ID: 286889
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Human Resources
Work Location: Hybrid - San Francisco

Belong to Something Beautiful

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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $117,895.00 - $131,765.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of five days.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.

• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.

• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards as Unique as You:

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

• 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.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions. 

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. 

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