Candace Payne

Candace Payne is the Senior Director of Marketing, Campaigns and Content at SEPHORA, a position she has held since March 2022. Based in Seattle, Washington, she has an extensive background in marketing and brand strategy, particularly within the retail sector.

Career Path

Candace's career at SEPHORA began in 2010, where she progressed through various roles:

• Executive Assistant (2008-2010)
• Assistant Marketing Manager, Social Media (2010-2012)
• Marketing and Community Manager, Social Media (2012-2015)
• Senior Marketing Manager, Community (2015-2022)
• Senior Marketing Manager, Campaign and Content (2018-2022)
• Director of Campaigns and Content (2019-2022)

Her leadership was instrumental in campaigns such as "Black Beauty is Beauty," which received recognition at the Clio Awards.123

Education

Candace holds a degree from Claremont McKenna College, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She also attended the Crossroads School for the Arts and Sciences from 1992 to 1998.1

Skills and Expertise

She is recognized for her strategic marketing skills and has been acknowledged as a Rising Star in Brand Marketing by Business Insider in 2021.1 Candace is adept at developing impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.

Online Presence

For more professional insights, Candace maintains a LinkedIn profile under the username candace-payne-1006, where she shares her experiences and thoughts on marketing trends.4