- Location
- 7400 San Pedro Ave, #104 (View map)San Antonio, TX 78216USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $60,100–73,600/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 2, 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 North Star location in San Antonio to support store operations, develop the team, elevate client experience, and drive sales and profitability. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site salaried role requiring evening, weekend, and holiday availability; the annual base salary is $60,100–$73,600, with bonus eligibility.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Store Manager to ensure smooth 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 expectations and performance goals, fostering growth, development, and accountability.
- Attract, hire, and onboard talent to build a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Sephora’s values and delivers signature client service.
- Foster 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’ development and engagement.
- Deliver outstanding client service, resolve 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, adapt to changing priorities, and drive business results.
- Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; bend and stretch to stock shelves; stand and walk the sales floor for the entire shift; work in a fragrance-filled environment; and handle and apply products to clients, with or without accommodation.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success as a retail assistant manager in fast-paced, high-volume environments, driving results and improving team performance through hands-on leadership.
- Strong ability to recruit, inspire, and develop talent, deliver results, and foster an energetic, collaborative atmosphere.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trust, clarity, and enthusiasm across teams and clients.
- Ability to deliver constructive feedback and facilitate open dialogue to support growth and high performance.
- Commitment to developing teams through tailored mentorship, real-time coaching, and actionable feedback, and to fostering a culture of learning and accountability.
- Experience creating memorable, personalized client experiences that build loyalty while balancing operational priorities and driving business growth.
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated assistant retail management success in fast-paced, high-volume environments; no number of years stated.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 60,100 to USD 73,600 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 leave; protected leave; training; tuition reimbursement; leadership development; a 30% discount on merchandise and services; complimentary products; 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. Eligibility 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», «Retail Assistant 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.