Open Jobs Assistant Manager, Production (Contract)

Job Type: Full Time 12-Month Contract

Function: Marketing

Address: 160 Bloor Street East 11th Floor Toronto ON

Working Model: Hybrid

Vacancy Status: This position is for an existing open vacancy

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora Canada 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.

Ready for a career glow-up As Assistant Manager Marketing Production youll lead the production and execution of brand-owned fixtures and retail graphics that bring creative concepts to life across Sephora stores in Canada. The work you do will impact beauty as you deliver high-quality in-store displays and printed materials that elevate the client experience and reflect Canadian business priorities. Youll be part of a collaborative team thats united in beauty supported by partners who are equally as passionate about delivering seamless production strong vendor partnerships and innovative retail execution.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the production of fixture graphics and custom merchandisers delivering high-quality outputs on time and within budget while confidently managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide clear timely and accurate inputs including timelines quotes sizing and material recommendations
• Own end-to-end vendor management including sourcing competitive bidding cost negotiation and partner selection ensuring quality value and seamless delivery across all production initiatives
• Apply your expertise in production design to uphold quality control standards guide expectations and ensure excellence across prototypes and finished goods
• Manage vendor performance by monitoring KPIs maintaining strong relationships and resolving store-related tickets efficiently
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to prioritize projects align on timelines and ensure smooth execution across initiatives
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of fixtures graphics and dielines to support knowledge sharing across Marketing and cross-functional teams
• Support financial planning by providing accurate forecasts and month-end budget inputs to drive cost-effective production
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance workflows optimize processes and implement new ways of working where needed
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies continuously improving how work is delivered
• Drive innovation through research and development exploring new materials technologies and manufacturing solutions to elevate in-store experiences

What Youll Bring:

• 4 years of experience in project production or visual merchandising roles within an advertising or marketing environment
• A university degree college diploma or equivalent relevant training
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across creative merchandising marketing and project management teams
• Confidence working with numbers including forecasting and managing budgets with accuracy
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that enable clear and effective collaboration
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive within a team and contribute positively to shared goals
• Eagerness to learn adapt and continuously improve processes and ways of working
• A positive solution-oriented approach with the ability to embrace change and navigate evolving priorities
• Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet Adobe Creative Suite Ziflow or project management platforms (e.g. ) is an asset
• Resilience and adaptability with the ability to confidently manage unexpected changes and urgent projects
• Flexibility to support business needs including travel or in-store setup of visual displays as required

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What Youll Get:

• Caring Community. Youll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating doing the right things and driving the industry forward together united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career glow-up starts here with access to opportunities that will challenge stretch and develop your skills. Youll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty youll feel and see the positive change (consumer industry and social) your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards as Unique as You Are:

Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits and may vary depending on job classification and length of employment.

• Wealth. Were passionate about pay equity and transparency. The compensation ranges between CAD$71000.00 - CAD$85000.00. The final pay offered will depend on various factors including but not limited to the actual qualifications and experience of the individual and any additional non-discriminatory legitimate business factors relevant to the position and/or location.
• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your familys needs with medical dental vision life and disability coverage. Access to our program to support your mental financial physical and social well-being.
• Balance. Youll be trusted to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with a hybrid work schedule vacation and flex days and maternity/paternity leave.
• Growth. A career glow-up is built into every role with access to training and development programs and resources throughout the year.
• Perks. Think youve tried it all Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services opportunities for gratis and flash sale discounts on LVMH brands.
• Support. Tap into volunteer and donation matching Employee Assistance Program and free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue.

Join us and Belong to Something Beautiful.

Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity when it comes to employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive diverse and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong grow and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race ethnicity citizenship creed place of origin religion sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation family status marital status disability age and/or any other diversity dimensions. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise) other protected characteristics or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.

As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Marketing
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1