Sephora Assistant Store Manager

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Posted
Jul 7, 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 in Málaga, Spain. Lead retail operations, manage KPIs, and develop a beauty-focused team in this permanent full-time role.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise the store team, fostering engagement and accountability
  • Monitor and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales metrics
  • Develop and execute action plans that directly impact store results
  • Ensure exceptional customer service standards aligned with Sephora brand values
  • Support inventory management and merchandising initiatives
  • Recruit, train, and motivate team members to achieve individual and collective potential

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of team management experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency in KPI tracking and sales performance metrics
  • Proven track record in retail operations, preferably in cosmetics or beauty
  • Strong communication and leadership capabilities
  • Commitment to inclusive, authentic workplace culture

Skills

Team leadership KPI management Retail operations Sales analytics Customer service excellence Inventory management Staff recruitment and training

Experience

Minimum 1 year of documented team management experience in a retail environment, ideally within the beauty or cosmetics sector. Strong orientation toward sales results and performance metrics is essential.

Education

Secondary education or equivalent; higher education in business, retail management, or a related field is advantageous.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain.

Benefits

Permanent contract with 40 hours per week, variable compensation and benefits package, participation in an expanding retail project, professional learning and development opportunities, structured onboarding program.

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.

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Sephora

Sephora Assistant Store Manager

Málaga, Spain

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