Sephora Department Manager

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Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 6, 2026

Join Sephora in London as a Department Manager, leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced retail environment. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Overview

Sephora, a prestigious beauty retailer, is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton conglomerate, renowned for its innovative and inclusive approach to beauty. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic and creative environment where employees are encouraged to express themselves and contribute to the brand's ongoing success in redefining the future of prestige beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional service and personalized advice.
  • Enable ongoing training and development in makeup, skincare, fragrance, and selling skills.
  • Set clear goals and support performance through personalized development plans.
  • Manage day-to-day employee relations, including attendance and performance.
  • Drive commercial performance by monitoring KPIs and leading the team to meet sales targets.
  • Oversee stock and cash operations, ensuring high standards across all areas.
  • Support visual merchandising updates and brand activations.
  • Resolve customer queries promptly and professionally.
  • Assist with new store opening activities, such as organizing and preparing stock.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within retail.
  • Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Commercial mindset with experience in driving sales performance.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Experience managing employee relations processes.

Skills

Leadership and team management Customer service excellence Sales performance analysis Organizational and time management Employee relations management In-store technology proficiency

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role within retail, overseeing floor, stock, or cash operations.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK. Cerulean lists 465 open roles in London, including 36 posted recently. The broader England area accounts for 584 active listings on Cerulean, 46 of which are new. In UK as a whole, Cerulean currently features 619 open positions, with 47 posted this week.

Benefits

SEPHORA University training, role-specific allowances, competitive pay with annual reviews, performance-based commission, employee discount, paid birthday off, perks and wellbeing platform, generous holiday allowance.

Culture

Sephora fosters a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that celebrates diversity and encourages creativity. Employees are valued for their unique contributions and are supported in their professional growth through industry-leading training and development opportunities.

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.