Sephora District Manager

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer renowned for its curated assortment of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands and a strong focus on customer experience. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines luxury retail standards with a fast‑moving, innovation‑driven culture, offering career paths across store operations, merchandising and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a portfolio of approximately eight stores across Charleston, Savannah, Columbia and Greenville to achieve sales, margin and client experience targets.
• Analyze district KPIs and retail analytics to identify trends, implement corrective strategies, and optimize performance against P&L objectives.
• Coach, mentor and upskill Store Managers and field leaders through regular feedback, formal development plans and succession planning.
• Conduct routine store visits and audits to ensure consistent execution of merchandising, inventory management, brand activations and operational standards.
• Champion a client‑centric in‑store culture by leveraging client insights to refine service delivery and drive loyalty initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with the FSC and brand teams to plan and execute events, promotions and local marketing that drive traffic and engagement.
• Monitor market and competitive activity to uncover growth opportunities and inform district strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of multi‑unit retail leadership with a proven record of driving sales and operational results across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and experience using KPI analysis to manage performance and profitability.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop and retain high‑performing store leaders and to build diverse, inclusive teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Comfortable making data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of progressive multi‑unit retail leadership, with direct responsibility for multiple store managers and demonstrated success meeting sales and profitability objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 127,500 to USD 160,000 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 eligibility for 401(k) match; paid time off and sick leave; tuition reimbursement and mentorship programs; 30% merchandise discount, product gratis and LVMH flash sale access; 24/7 mental health and financial coaching (Modern Health, Financial Finesse); volunteer and donation matching.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, client‑centric workplace that prizes diversity, mentorship and professional growth. Teams operate in a fast‑paced, innovation‑oriented retail environment where leaders are expected to coach talent, celebrate individuality and deliver elevated experiences for clients.

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.