Director, Corporate Strategy & Strategic Projects

Job Type: Full Time
Function: Business Strategy & Innovation
Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON
Working Model: Hybrid

At Sephora Canada, we're passionate about finding and sharing beauty in the world. Our constant innovation, our ability to see and lead trends, and our focus on providing an outstanding customer experience make us the most-loved beauty community and top of mind for every Canadian. We find beauty in our communities, in our differences, our experiences, and in the spirit of our employees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

With a clear set of strategic priorities aimed at delivering client-centric solutions, you will play a key role in collaborating cross-functionally to align functional strategies to the enterprise strategy, while balancing short-term tactical needs with long-term objectives.

You will drive key strategies to deliver on financial and operational performance, with a focus on leading cross-functional projects, and exploring new business opportunities to drive profitability and continue our growth in Canada. You will report into the Chief Operating Officer. Key responsibilities include:

STRATEGY AND PLANNING

• As part of the strategic planning process, you will partner with cross-functional leads to build a macro strategy for the organization. This includes developing the framework, facilitating leadership alignment, and developing and presenting various deliverables
• Project management of the corporate project portfolio and provide executive oversight to project leads to ensure projects are driven consistently across all areas of our business. This includes developing and driving deliverables and defining project plans and critical metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead key initiatives.

INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS

• Leverage internal and external data sources to uncover meaningful insights and key takeaways to better understand the environment and communicate findings to cross-functional partners
• Provide ad-hoc business and competitive intelligence and insights for key senior executives
• Develop executive reports and presentations to help facilitate business reviews

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

8-10 years+ of related experience; retail is preferred * Undergraduate degree in business with an MBA, CPA, CBV, or advanced degree preferred

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams at all levels, gaining credibility and trust quickly.
• Ability to communicate and articulate complex ideas and present them to the executive team
• Curious approach with a deep understanding of how to link strategy to financial plans and analysis
• Ability to provide strategic and creative solutions through data and insights
• Results-driven, motivated by a sense of performance excellence, and urgency, and ability to challenge the status quo
• Solid track record of success in crafting and influencing an organization's strategic agenda and priorities
• Proven experience working with and aligning a broad range of partners on a strategic goal
• Understanding of NPD market share reporting an asset
• Advanced working understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• You'll be part of a unique culture and family of passionate and inspiring individuals.
• You'll work alongside the best talent in the industry - people you'll be proud to work with.
• You'll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• You'll have the opportunity to support causes through our Gift of Giving Program (matched donations through Benevity), donations of funds for volunteer time and offering and much more.
• Benefits you can mix and match, depending on your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support.
• Access to our Well-Being@Sephora program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being
• Holidays, time off, functional Friday hours and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• And of course, there's our incredible swag - free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners.

This position requires that the employee be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment and that they agree to obtain any future required boosters or vaccinations as recommended by the government of Canada or the health authorities of the province in which you would be working and in accordance with Sephora Vaccination Policy. If you are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Sephora.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
SEPHORA has been changing the face of prestige cosmetics since its debut in 1970s Paris. Sephora was acquired by luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in 1997 then launched stateside in 1998, and is currently home to 200 world-class brands - including its own private label, SEPHORA COLLECTION. Sephora's curated assortment features more than 14,000 products including makeup, skin care, perfume, hair care, body, professional tools and more. Sephora is the beauty education hub, offering consultations at the Beauty Studio, a variety of complimentary classes, one-on-one service from Personal Beauty Advisors, and exclusive retail technology SKINCARE IQ, COLOR IQ, and FRAGRANCE IQ. Sephora is an international force in beauty, and its award-winning website and ever-growing presence on social-media make it the world's premier digital beauty destination.

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