- Location
- 112 W 34th Street (View map)New York, NY 10001USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $79,300–97,200/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 22, 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 34th Street store in New York. The permanent, full-time, salaried role supports store operations, team leadership, talent development, and exceptional client experiences; it requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, plus the stated physical capabilities. Annual base salary is $79,300–$97,200, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, business factors, and geographic location; bonus eligibility may also apply.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Store Manager to oversee 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 performance goals while 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 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 changing priorities and opportunities to drive results.
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.
- A track record of building trust, clarity, and enthusiasm across teams and clients; able to deliver constructive feedback and facilitate open dialogue.
- Commitment to empowering teams through tailored mentorship, real-time coaching, and actionable feedback, cultivating 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, and work in a fragrance-filled environment. Must be able to handle and apply products to clients, with or without accommodation.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 79,300 to USD 97,200 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) with a 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; a student debt retirement plan that allows qualifying student loan payments to earn the 401(k) match; paid vacation and sick time; protected leave; training; tuition reimbursement; leadership development; a 30% discount on merchandise and services; free products or gratis; flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products; free mental health and financial coaching through Modern Health and Financial Finesse, with 24/7 access; and 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», «Deputy Store Manager», «Assistant Boutique Manager», «Retail Operations Supervisor», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.