Sephora District Asset Protection Manager

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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.

District Asset Protection Manager at Sephora Canada in Vaughan, ON — full-time hybrid role managing loss prevention strategies across Northern Ontario retail locations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and execute effective asset protection strategies aimed at reducing shrink, with particular focus on high-shrink stores
  • Analyze asset protection activities and shrink performance to identify areas requiring improvement and collaborate with store and field leadership teams
  • Oversee and execute store evaluations (Operational Excellence) and Asset Protection Programs across the district
  • Conduct training sessions for employees and leadership teams on shrink awareness, asset protection, and strategies to deter and address shoplifting and internal theft
  • Investigate indications of internal dishonesty, fraud or criminal acts in accordance with established procedures, utilizing exception-based reporting systems and CCTV
  • Interview internal employees and secure admissions in line with company guidelines; develop investigative cases with a view to criminal prosecution when appropriate
  • Ensure all store asset protection systems and programs, including CCTV, alarms and locks, are fully operational, regularly maintained and properly utilized
  • Recruit, manage and develop Asset Protection Partners and Asset Protection Team Leads through regular team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with field partners including District Managers and Human Resources
  • Conduct comprehensive root cause analysis for each store before and after physical inventory to evaluate results and develop year-over-year shrink reduction plans

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3–5 years of progressive asset protection or loss prevention experience in a multi-unit retail environment
  • Strong management and leadership skills with ability to collaborate effectively with store management and cross-functional teams
  • Proven track record of handling sensitive asset protection issues ethically and demonstrating commitment to proactive loss prevention and team building
  • Understanding of criminal and civil law as it applies to the retail environment
  • Strong written, verbal, interviewing, listening and interpersonal communication skills
  • Exceptional organization, analytical and auditing skills
  • Formal training and certification in Wicklander-Zulawski interview techniques
  • Ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Skills

Asset protection systems and programs CCTV monitoring and exception-based reporting systems Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) MS Access Store management systems Criminal and civil law knowledge Internal investigations Physical inventory management Interview and interrogation techniques

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of progressive asset protection or loss prevention experience in a multi-unit retail environment, with demonstrated ability to manage sensitive investigations and lead teams in loss prevention initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in asset protection or loss prevention.

Workplace

This position is based in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, within easy reach of Toronto.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunities, competitive benefits program, and robust learning and development initiatives aimed at promoting employee support and recognition.

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.

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