Sr. Brand Manager, e.l.f. Cosmetics
- Compensation
- $110K–$140K / yr
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Marketing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA a plus.
- 7+ years of progressive brand management experience, ideally in beauty, CPG, or fashion, with proven success leading cross-channel 360° campaigns from concept through execution.
- Demonstrated experience driving measurable brand growth across retail and digital channels.
- Deep understanding of beauty industry dynamics, consumer behavior, pop culture, and digital innovation.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into brand strategy and in-market action.
- Experience leading go-to-market planning and new product launches, including positioning, messaging, and channel strategy.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and mentoring teams, as well as navigating complex cross-functional environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- A bias for action, comfort operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and a passion for building brands that move culture.
Full description
About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (paid at 200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
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Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic, visionary, and insight-driven Senior Brand Manager to lead global marketing efforts for e.l.f. Cosmetics—our flagship brand. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving disruptive 360° campaigns, leading cross-functional teams, and shaping how our brand shows up across the globe.
You’ll be a key player in amplifying e.l.f.’s brand voice, pushing the boundaries of of innovation, and leading culture-forward marketing that sparks conversation, builds community, and drives business growth. As the day-to-day steward of the brand, you’ll connect strategy to execution—owning the brand plan end-to-end, from pipeline and go-to-market through in-market performance and retail sell-through.
Responsibilities:
Brand Strategy & Business Ownership
- Own the global brand strategy and annual brand plan for e.l.f. Cosmetics, translating vision into clear priorities, roadmaps, and measurable business outcomes.
- Drive brand growth and profitability—monitoring sell-through, market share, velocity, and margin across channels and regions.
- Establish e.l.f. as a category leader and culture-shaping brand, identifying white- space opportunities and portfolio gaps that fuel sustainable growth.
360° Campaign & Go-to-Market Leadership
- Own and execute global 360° marketing campaigns that challenge industry norms and inspire community engagement—across digital, social, influencer, ecommerce, retail, paid media, and experiential channels.