- Location
- 9300 Culver Blvd, Space H (View map)Culver City, CA 90232USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $72,100–88,350/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 27, 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 seeks an Assistant Store Manager for its Culver City store to support operations, lead and develop the team, and elevate the client experience while driving sales and profitability. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site role requiring evening, weekend, and holiday availability; annual base salary is $72,100–$88,350, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, education, credentials, business factors, and geographic location, with possible bonus eligibility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Store Manager to support smooth daily operations, deliver exceptional client experiences, and drive sales and profitability in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead, coach, inspire, and empower the team to exceed expectations and performance goals while fostering growth, development, and accountability.
- Attract, hire, and onboard talent to build a diverse, inclusive team that embodies Sephora’s values and delivers signature service.
- Foster continuous learning through real-time coaching, actionable feedback, and ongoing support to maximize associates’ potential.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide real-time feedback and mentorship to support each team member’s career development and engagement.
- Deliver outstanding service, resolve client concerns, and drive engagement through loyalty programs and personalized experiences.
- Maintain a visually inspiring, immaculate store environment and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and brand guidelines.
- Optimize inventory and staffing resources, adapting to shifting priorities and opportunities to drive results and growth.
- Lead the store as a supportive community that builds team confidence and positively impacts clients.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success as a retail assistant manager in fast-paced, high-volume environments, driving results and elevating team performance through hands-on leadership.
- Strong ability to recruit, inspire, and develop talent to deliver results and foster an energetic, collaborative atmosphere.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust, communicate clearly, deliver constructive feedback, and facilitate open dialogue.
- Commitment to empowering teams through tailored mentorship, real-time coaching, and actionable feedback, fostering learning and accountability.
- Experience creating memorable, personalized client experiences that build loyalty while balancing operational priorities and driving business growth.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend and stretch to stock shelves, stand and walk the sales floor for an entire shift, work in a fragrance-filled environment, and handle and apply products to clients, with or without accommodation.
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated assistant retail management experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments; no number of years stated.
Workplace
This position is based in Culver City, California, USA, within easy reach of Los Angeles.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 72,100 to USD 88,350 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid disability and life insurance; 401(k) with a 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; student debt retirement plan with eligible student loan payments qualifying for the 401(k) match; paid vacation and sick time; protected leave; training; tuition reimbursement; leadership development; 30% discount on merchandise and services; complimentary products; flash-sale discounts on LVMH brand products; free mental health and financial coaching through Modern Health and Financial Finesse, with 24/7 access; volunteer and donation matching. Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses.
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
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