Sephora Operations Associate
- Location
- BostonMassachusettsUSA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $21.75–23.36/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer within the LVMH group, known for a broad assortment of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands and an emphasis on client experience and product expertise. As a retail employer, Sephora emphasizes diversity, continuous learning, and career mobility across store-level and corporate functions.
Sephora Boston (Newbury St) is hiring a part-time Operations Associate — $21.75–$23.36/hr; support inventory, merchandising and store operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support daily store operations to ensure a seamless client experience and operational efficiency.
- Manage inventory activities including stock replenishment, receiving, cycle counts and order fulfillment.
- Execute visual merchandising and promotional setups to maintain brand standards and event readiness.
- Assist the sales floor to support client service, product presentation and achievement of store sales goals.
- Maintain operational standards and compliance with company policies to ensure a safe, secure shopping environment.
- Be punctual and reliably meet scheduled shifts; provide coverage during peak retail periods (nights, weekends, holidays).
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in retail, hospitality or another client-focused environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and effective time management.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively on a team.
- Ability to learn and convey product knowledge quickly and support outstanding client service.
- Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive stocking tasks.
- Availability for flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role requiring approximately 1–2 years in retail, hospitality, or a client-facing position with hands-on experience in inventory or store operations.
Workplace
This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 21.75 to USD 23.36 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, fast-paced retail culture focused on product expertise, client experience and career development. As part of the LVMH portfolio, the brand emphasizes diversity, continuous learning and internal mobility across retail and corporate roles.
About Cerulean
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