Sephora Makeup Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
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.
SEPHORA Makeup Manager role at Bluewater flagship store in Dartford, UK. Lead beauty advisors, drive sales and manage department operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and inspire Beauty Advisors to deliver exceptional service, expert artistry and engaging customer experiences
- Provide ongoing training in makeup techniques, product knowledge, artistry services and selling skills to develop talent
- Stay current with makeup trends, product innovation and techniques to guide customers and inspire continuous learning across the team
- Drive service and sales performance through personalised consultations, artistry services and thoughtful upselling
- Oversee the Booxi appointment system to ensure seamless service bookings and strong team availability
- Build advanced expertise in My Skin Diag and ensure consistent, high-quality consultations across all skin tones and types
- Lead Beauty Hub standards and activations, maintaining stock, consumables and service areas to the highest standards
- Ensure operational excellence across stock management, replenishment, merchandising and department presentation
- Partner with store leadership to deliver impactful campaigns, activations and seasonal makeup moments
- Conduct regular performance conversations, set clear goals and support team member development plans
- Manage Employee Relations processes professionally, including attendance, performance management and follow-up actions
- Assist with new store opening activities such as unboxing, organising and preparing stock where applicable
Qualifications
- Proven experience in beauty or retail leadership with strong artistry knowledge and service delivery
- Expertise in makeup techniques, trends and comprehensive product knowledge with ability to coach others
- Strong leadership and team development skills with focus on motivation, coaching and performance management
- Demonstrated passion for beauty education and creating an inclusive, empowering team culture
- Strong sales acumen and proven experience driving performance across services and product sales
- Excellent communication and customer-relationship skills with focus on tailored beauty experiences
- Confidence in navigating Employee Relations matters where required
- Comfort with in-store technology including appointment systems, sales tools and inventory platforms
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of proven experience in beauty or retail leadership with strong artistry knowledge and demonstrated service delivery excellence.
Workplace
This position is based in Dartford, England, UK, within easy reach of London.
Benefits
SEPHORA University industry-leading training programme; role and location-based allowances including shoes and lunch; competitive pay with annual salary reviews based on performance and company results; performance-based commission tied to collective store success; generous employee discount across prestige beauty brands; paid birthday day off; access to perks and wellbeing platform with discounts and wellness support; generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days.
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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