Sephora District Manager

About Sephora

Sephora is a global beauty retailer and experiential destination for cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and wellness. Known for a broad portfolio of prestige brands and an omnichannel approach, Sephora operates within the LVMH group and emphasizes innovation, inclusivity and talent development across its retail network.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a district of approximately eight stores to achieve sales, margin and customer experience targets.
• Analyze KPIs and retail analytics to diagnose performance, implement corrective action and drive consistent sales growth and profitability.
• Coach, mentor and develop Store Managers through regular feedback, formal training and succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure operational excellence in merchandising, inventory management, visual standards and policy compliance.
• Champion a client‑centric culture by leveraging customer insights to elevate the in‑store experience and strengthen client relationships.
• Partner with the Field Sales & Commerce (FSC) and brand teams to plan and execute events, promotions and local marketing initiatives that drive traffic and engagement.
• Monitor competitive and market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform district strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of multi‑unit retail leadership with demonstrated success driving sales and team performance.
• Proven P&L ownership and experience managing to KPIs to deliver business results.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop managers and foster inclusive, high‑performing teams.
• Analytical aptitude with experience using data to shape decisions and measure impact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail analytics platforms; comfort adopting new retail systems.
• Passion for the beauty industry and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Skills

Experience

At least five years of multi‑unit retail leadership, with a proven track record of driving sales, managing P&L responsibility and developing store leaders.

Education

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

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 131,000 to USD 150,000 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 (student loan payments may qualify to earn 401(k) match); PTO and protected leave; tuition reimbursement; 30% employee discount, product gratis and LVMH flash sale discounts; access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse (mental health and financial coaching); volunteer and donation matching.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, fast‑paced retail culture that celebrates diversity and personal development. Employees are encouraged to innovate, learn continuously and contribute to an elevated client experience while benefiting from structured career pathways within the LVMH ecosystem.

About Cerulean

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