- Location
- 2061 Montclair Plaza Lane (View map)Montclair, CA 91763USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $70,304–81,050/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 28, 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 is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for its Montclair, California store to support daily operations, develop the team, and elevate the client experience. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site role requiring evening, weekend, and holiday availability; the annual base salary is $70,304–$81,050, with bonus eligibility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in daily store operations, delivering exceptional client experiences and driving sales and profitability in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead, coach, inspire, and empower the team to exceed expectations and performance goals, fostering growth, development, and accountability.
- Attract, hire, and onboard talent, building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Sephora’s values and delivers signature client service.
- Promote continuous learning through real-time coaching, actionable feedback, and ongoing support.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide real-time feedback and mentorship to support team members’ career development and engagement.
- Deliver outstanding service, resolve client concerns, and drive engagement through loyalty programmes and personalized experiences.
- Maintain an immaculate, visually inspiring store and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and brand guidelines.
- Optimize inventory and staffing resources, adapt to changing priorities, and drive business results.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success as a retail assistant manager in fast-paced, high-volume environments, driving results and improving team performance through hands-on leadership.
- 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, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate open dialogue.
- Commitment to developing teams through tailored mentorship, real-time coaching, and actionable feedback.
- 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, and stand and walk the sales floor for an entire shift; ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment and handle and apply products to clients, with or without accommodation.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years
Workplace
This position is based in Montclair, California, USA, within easy reach of Los Angeles.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,304 to USD 81,050 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; 401(k) with a 4% match; FSA and HSA programmes; student debt retirement plan with qualifying loan payments eligible for the 401(k) match; vacation and sick paid time off; protected leave; training, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development; 30% discount on merchandise and services; free products or “gratis”; flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products; 24/7 access to mental health and financial coaching through Modern Health and Financial Finesse; volunteer and donation matching. Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
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
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 «Assistant Retail Manager», «Assistant Boutique Manager», «Deputy Store Manager», «Assistant Shop Manager», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.