Sephora Area Manager

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Sep 18, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Sephora Area Manager position in Bucharest, Romania. Drive regional store performance and lead multi-store operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Drive the successful opening and ongoing performance of Sephora stores across the region, ensuring consistent brand standards, operational excellence, and exceptional customer experience
  • Set ambitious sales and profitability targets for each store, monitor performance, and implement actions to achieve sustainable growth
  • Manage regional budgets, workforce planning, and operating costs, ensuring effective resource allocation
  • Translate company strategy into business plans, identify growth opportunities, and ensure consistent execution across all stores in the area
  • Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers through clear objectives, regular performance reviews, succession planning, and targeted development actions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, or related field
  • At least 4 years of experience in a similar multi-store management or area management role
  • Advanced written and spoken English
  • Valid driving licence with availability to drive regularly between store locations across the region
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop others
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Commercial acumen and understanding of key retail KPIs
  • Strong customer focus and ability to drive excellent service standards

Skills

Retail management Budget management Performance management Strategic planning Team leadership and coaching Retail KPI analysis Customer experience management Workforce planning

Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar area management or multi-store management role within retail operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

Frequently Asked Questions

A.

The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Sephora, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Regional Store Manager», «Area Operations Manager», «Multi-Store Manager», «Regional Sales Director», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.

Sephora

Sephora Area Manager

Bucharest, Romania

Continue to the application.

Country and Language