Sephora Assistant Store Manager

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Location
NewarkDelawareUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Compensation
$69,500–85,100/year
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Apr 7, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global beauty retailer renowned for its curated assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines a fast-paced retail environment with an emphasis on client experience, diversity, and talent development, offering structured career paths across store leadership and corporate functions.

Sephora (Christiana Mall, Newark, DE) seeks an Assistant Store Manager to lead store operations, develop the team, and drive client experience. Salary $69,500–$85,100.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support daily store operations alongside the Store Manager to deliver exceptional client experiences while driving sales and store profitability.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the store team through real-time feedback, performance appraisals, and targeted mentorship to elevate individual and team performance.
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain a diverse workforce that embodies brand standards and client service expectations.
  • Ensure operational excellence by maintaining visual merchandising and presentation standards, compliance with policies and procedures, and a safe, immaculate sales environment.
  • Optimize inventory allocation and staffing resources to meet demand and business priorities in a dynamic retail setting.
  • Resolve client concerns skillfully, promote loyalty program engagement, and deliver personalized service to cultivate repeat business.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in an assistant store management role within a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
  • Proven ability to recruit, inspire, and develop teams to achieve commercial targets and service standards.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with aptitude for delivering constructive feedback and facilitating open dialogue.
  • Commitment to coaching, talent development, and building an inclusive, performance-oriented culture.
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays; ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and applying products to clients.

Skills

Team leadership and people development Talent recruitment and onboarding Sales and KPI management Performance appraisal and coaching Client experience activation and loyalty program engagement Inventory and labour optimisation Visual merchandising and operational compliance Conflict resolution and customer recovery

Experience

Proven track record as an assistant store manager in fast-paced, high-volume retail settings; typically 2+ years of hands-on supervisory experience driving sales and team development.

Education

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

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Newark, Delaware, USA, with easy access to Philadelphia.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 69,500 to USD 85,100 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 eligible for 401(k) match; paid vacation, sick leave and protected leave; training and tuition reimbursement; leadership development; 30% employee discount, product gratis and flash sale access on LVMH brands; access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse resources; volunteer and donation matching.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, client-centric culture that celebrates diversity and personal development. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on coaching, career mobility, and delivering immersive beauty experiences.

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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