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# Sr. Brand Manager, e.l.f. Cosmetics at e.l.f. Beauty

- **Company:** e.l.f. Beauty
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $110k–$140k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/elfbeauty/219205bb-0c1e-47fd-be76-6409fd688521

## Job 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 (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.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

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.
- Lead global brand calendar strategy and planning, ensuring cross-functional alignment across product development, sales, integrated marketing, digital, creative, and retail teams.
- Lead go-to-market planning for new product launches and brand moments—defining positioning, messaging, unique selling propositions, content pillars, and channel strategies.
- Champion creative brief development and delivery, ensuring cohesive storytelling and consistent brand expression across every consumer touchpoint.

Consumer Insight & Performance Optimization

- Leverage consumer insights, market analytics, and real-time data to optimize campaign performance and identify new ways to create brand love and cultural relevance.
- Translate consumer, category, and competitive intelligence into actionable strategies that keep e.l.f. ahead of trends and ahead of the competition.
- Track and report on key brand health metrics, sales analytics, and campaign ROI, using findings to refine strategy and drive continuous improvement.

Retail & Commercial Partnership

- Partner closely with Sales, Retail Marketing, and ecommerce teams to ensure the brand shows up powerfully and consistently across all retail and digital storefronts.
- Drive commercial execution excellence—supporting retailer activations, assortment strategies, promotional programs, and joint business plans with key retail partners.

## Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Inspire and lead a high-performing team of marketers and agency partners, fostering a culture of bold thinking, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Navigate complex cross-functional environments with influence and clarity, aligning stakeholders across product, finance, supply chain, creative, and international teams.
- Coach and develop talent, building a team that is curious, courageous, and relentlessly consumer-obsessed.

Requirements:

- 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.

The base salary range for this role is listed above.

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.

## About e.l.f. Beauty

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: e.l.f. Beauty is a disruptive cosmetics and skincare company that offers high-quality, clean, cruelty-free beauty products at accessible prices, building a multi-brand portfolio to shape culture and connect communities.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: ELF)
- **Headquarters**: Oakland, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Personal care product manufacturing (cosmetics, skincare)
- **Target customers**: B2C – mass market, accessible beauty for all demographics
- **Mission/purpose**: “Disrupt norms, shape culture and connect communities through positivity, inclusivity and accessibility” [investor.elfbeauty.com](https://investor.elfbeauty.com/about-elf-beauty)

## Products & Services
- **e.l.f. Cosmetics**: Flagship brand offering a wide range of color cosmetics at affordable prices (SaaS? No, physical consumer goods).
- **e.l.f. SKIN**: Skincare line focused on clean, effective, and affordable products.
- **Well People**: Pioneering clean beauty brand.
- **Naturium**: High-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
- **rhode**: Curated skincare essentials formulated for various skin types with high-performance ingredients (note: rhode is a distinct brand, not the celebrity brand owned by Hailey Bieber).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $6.4B (as of 2026) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $1.6B (FY2026?); FY2027 Q1 revenue was $479.4M, net income $66.6M [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public company; institutional investors include Vanguard, BlackRock, etc. (not specified in search results)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 62.9% YoY to 735 employees; launched new brand rhode; expanded international presence; 54% YoY LinkedIn follower growth (632K followers) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty)

## Competitive Advantages
- **High quality at low price point** – core disruptive positioning that earned the tagline “the impossible becomes possible.”
- **Clean, cruelty-free, and accessible** – all products are clean and never tested on animals, aligning with modern consumer values.
- **Portfolio diversification** – multiple brands (e.l.f., Well People, Naturium, rhode) cover different price tiers and skin concerns.
- **Digital & social commerce strength** – heavy investment in TikTok, influencer marketing, and direct-to-consumer channels.
- **Culture of ownership** – every employee receives equity, fostering a high-performance teamwork environment.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to disrupt the beauty industry by expanding the brand portfolio (recently added Naturium and rhode).
- Grow global reach, especially in international markets (e.g., India, UK, China, Canada).
- Strengthen digital commerce and social commerce capabilities.
- Invest in talent development (e.l.f. U learning platform) to fuel high-performance culture.

## Why Work Here
- **High-performance teamwork culture** built on passionate relationships, mutual accountability, and healthy conflict [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)
- **88% employee engagement** score (as of Jan 2026) [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)
- **Diverse and inclusive** – 71% women and 43% diverse across leadership; team reflects communities served [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/impact/people-culture)
- **Ownership mindset** – every e.l.f. is an equity holder; “every e.l.f. is an owner” [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/impact/people-culture)
- **Comprehensive benefits** – healthcare, equity, flexible PTO, competitive salary and bonus, career development via e.l.f. U [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)
- **Hybrid/flexible work** – many roles are hybrid (e.g., Ahmedabad, New York, Oakland); option for remote? Not explicitly stated, but flexible PTO suggests flexibility.
- **Employee rating** – 3.2/5 on LinkedIn (311 reviews) with work-life balance at 3.0, culture 3.1 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty) – reflects a high-pressure but rewarding environment.
- **Zero distance to leadership** – emphasis on open access to C-suite and growth paths [elfbeauty.com](https://www.elfbeauty.com/impact/people-culture)

## Sources
1. [elfbeauty.com – Work With Us](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)
2. [jobs.lever.co – e.l.f. Beauty Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/elfbeauty)
3. [investor.elfbeauty.com – About e.l.f. Beauty](https://investor.elfbeauty.com/about-elf-beauty)
4. [linkedin.com – e.l.f. Beauty Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-f-beauty)
5. [elfbeauty.com – People & Culture](https://www.elfbeauty.com/impact/people-culture)

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