Sephora Corner Manager
Sephora seeks a Corner Manager in Odense, Denmark to lead the Magasin Odense corner — people, commercial performance and operations.
Overview
Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH Group, recognised for its curated assortment of global brands and an experiential, client-centric retail model. As an employer, Sephora emphasises inclusivity, creativity and commercial excellence within a fast-paced, brand-led retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Magasin Odense corner’s daily operations, ensuring flawless opening/closing procedures, cash management and compliance with Sephora audit rules.
- Manage, develop and coach Assistant Managers and sales teams through regular appraisals, induction and targeted training to drive engagement and retention.
- Own commercial performance: achieve monthly and annual sales targets, drive year‑on‑year growth and implement actions informed by KPIs (IPT, AVB, Conversion Rate, Market Share).
- Design and enforce visual merchandising standards and in‑store activations to maximise category performance and customer conversion.
- Create staff schedules and daily deployment plans (zoning) to ensure optimal floor coverage and service delivery.
- Oversee stock and goods management from receipt to storage, including inventories, write‑offs, returns and tester control to preserve availability and margin.
- Monitor customer feedback, implement service improvements and ensure a consistently exceptional Sephora client experience that surprises and retains customers.
- Prepare and communicate performance recaps and operational reports to Area Managers and internal stakeholders; participate in retail projects and maintain strong partner relations.
Qualifications
- Completed studies or vocational training, ideally with a retail focus.
- Minimum 3 years of retail experience; 4–5 years preferred — experience in the beauty sector is an advantage.
- Proven management experience with a demonstrable coaching and people‑development approach.
- Commercially and analytically minded, able to interpret retail KPIs and translate them into actionable plans.
- Strong leadership, delegation and communication skills with a structured, solution‑oriented work style.
- Good command of English and Danish (native or equivalent).
- Basic knowledge of SAP and Excel is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years in retail, with prior supervisory responsibility; 4–5 years’ retail experience and previous beauty sector experience are strongly preferred. Demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and developing teams.
Education
Completed secondary or tertiary studies or vocational training; retail-focused training preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. In Denmark as a whole, Cerulean currently features 35 open positions, with 1 posted this week.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, client‑obsessed culture that values creativity, entrepreneurial thinking and continuous learning. Employees are encouraged to develop through hands‑on experience and cross‑functional collaboration within the LVMH luxury ecosystem.
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.