Sephora Assistant Store Manager
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Sephora (First Colony, Sugar Land, TX) seeks an Assistant Store Manager to lead store operations, coach teams, and drive client experience.
Overview
Sephora is a global, experiential beauty retailer known for its curated assortment of prestige brands and innovative in-store client experiences. As part of the LVMH family of maisons, the brand combines entrepreneurial retail culture with strong investment in talent development, inclusivity, and elevated customer service standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day store operations to ensure a seamless, high-touch client experience while meeting sales and profitability targets.
- Coach, mentor and develop associates through real-time feedback, performance appraisals and individualized development plans.
- Recruit, onboard and retain diverse retail talent that embodies Sephora’s service standards and brand values.
- Drive client engagement and loyalty through personalized service, product knowledge, and promotion of loyalty programs.
- Ensure operational excellence including visual merchandising, inventory management, policy compliance, and a pristine store environment.
- Optimize staffing and inventory resources to respond to shifting priorities and maximize store performance.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in an assistant store management or comparable supervisory role within fast-paced, high-volume retail.
- Proven leadership capability to recruit, inspire and develop teams to achieve sales goals and deliver exceptional client service.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience providing constructive feedback and performance coaching.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by retail schedules.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the role (lift/carry up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for entire shifts, handle and apply beauty products).
Skills
Experience
Proven track record as an assistant store manager or senior retail supervisor in high-traffic, service-oriented environments, with demonstrable results in sales growth, team development and operational execution.
Education
High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, retail management or related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Sugar Land, Texas, USA — conveniently close to Houston. Within Texas, Cerulean currently features 171 open roles, including 7 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.521 open roles — 150 of them newly added.
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 enabling 401(k) match; paid vacation and sick leave; protected leave; training and tuition reimbursement; 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, client-centric workplace that values diversity, creativity and professional growth. The environment is fast-paced and experiential, with strong emphasis on coaching, internal mobility and celebrating individual contributions.
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
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