Sephora Assistant Store Manager

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Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer known for an expansive portfolio of prestige cosmetics, fragrance, and skincare brands. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines a strong retail heritage with a high-energy, innovation-driven approach to customer experience and talent development, offering robust career pathways across stores and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day store operations alongside the Store Manager to ensure seamless execution of sales, merchandising, and service standards.
• Lead, coach and develop store associates through real-time coaching, performance appraisals and targeted development plans to elevate team capability and engagement.
• Recruit, onboard and retain diverse talent to build a high-performing team aligned with Sephora’s service culture.
• Drive client experience initiatives to maximize loyalty, personalized service, and repeat business while resolving customer concerns with discretion and professionalism.
• Manage operational excellence including visual merchandising, inventory optimization, compliance with policies and brand standards, and staffing allocation to meet business targets.

Qualifications

• Proven success in assistant store management or equivalent supervisory retail role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and business acumen with a track record of coaching teams to exceed sales and service objectives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deliver constructive feedback and foster an inclusive team culture.
• Commitment to coaching and employee development, with experience conducting performance reviews and creating individual development plans.
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with retail operations.

Experience

Several years of progressively responsible retail supervisory experience, preferably as an assistant store manager in high-traffic beauty, cosmetics, or specialty retail environments, with demonstrated results in team leadership, sales growth and operational management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework or a bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, or a related field preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 75,700 to USD 92,750 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage; employer-paid disability and life insurance; 401(k) with 4% match; FSA and HSA options; Student Debt Retirement plan (401k match eligibility); paid time off (vacation and sick leave) and protected leave; eligibility for bonuses; tuition reimbursement and leadership development; 30% employee discount, product gratis and LVMH flash sale discounts; access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse; volunteer and donation matching.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, community-oriented retail culture that emphasizes personal development, diversity and exemplary client service. Employees are encouraged to blend passion for beauty with continuous learning and leadership growth within a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.

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