Associate Manager, Events & Education; NARS

Associate Manager, Events & Education (NARS)

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world‑renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands including Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several fragrance brands such as Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. Shiseido Americas values and celebrates human diversity, fostering a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique perspectives drive success.

The Associate Manager of Events and Education supports the development and execution of the US strategy to drive event sales, build brand equity through education and artistry initiatives, and increase customer engagement, acquisition and retention.

• Partner with Marketing, Sales, PR, and Global Education teams for cohesive event execution and elevated brand storytelling.
• Manage the annual retail event calendar across Sephora, ULTA and Nordstrom.
• Track event performance to create successful retailer‑specific initiatives.
• Compile events from the US Field and maintain the Master Event Listing.
• Oversee end‑to‑end logistics of TOA forecasting & allocations, collateral creation and vendor management.
• Manage external vendors for displays, collateral, and shipping logistics, and maintain oversight of the event budget, invoices and purchase orders.
• Assist in planning and logistics of large‑scale Education and Artistry workshops including the National Sales Conference, Regional Meetings, Sephora SMC, ULTA FLC, and Artistry Summits.
• Support logistics for gratis programs and event education materials, in partnership with the Education team to reinforce artist confidence and consistency across key launches and activations.
• Manage and maintain the Education & Events closet.
• Report on competitive events in key retailer accounts.
• Participate in key events and trainings when necessary.

• 3–5 years of experience in beauty education or events roles with a proven track record of success.
• A passion for beauty and retail.
• Strategic, creative and innovative thinker.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated and able to adapt to change.
• Effective time‑manager able to prioritize and manage multiple projects accurately.
• Strong collaborator with multiple departments, building strong relationships.
• Proactive, anticipating business needs and solving problems.
• Experience with Sephora, ULTA, and/or Nordstrom.
• Experience in beauty events strategy and retail activation.
• Budget management skills.
• Data and ROI analytics proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot) and Smartsheet.
• Understanding of artistry & brand storytelling (a plus).
• Willingness to travel for events as needed.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Talent Development & Learning Programs
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee‑Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

$80,688 – $121,032 per year. Base pay may vary based on geographic location and experience. Additional compensation may include a bonus program and a competitive benefits package.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law.