Sephora Operations Associate

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Location
Employment Part-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Compensation $18–23/hour
Posted Mar 19, 2026

Sephora in Durham, NC is hiring a Part‑Time Operations Associate at Southpoint. $18–$23/hr. Support store operations and client experiences.

Overview

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH group, recognized for its broad assortment of prestige brands and experiential retail concepts. The brand emphasizes diversity, product expertise, and elevated client service while providing ongoing development opportunities for store teams within a fast‑paced, trend‑driven environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support day‑to‑day store operations to ensure a seamless client experience.
  • Manage inventory processes including stock replenishment, receiving, cycle counts and order fulfillment.
  • Execute visual merchandising and promotional setups to reflect brand standards and seasonal campaigns.
  • Assist the retail team in delivering exceptional client service and achieving sales objectives.
  • Maintain operational standards and adhere to company policies to ensure a safe, secure shopping environment.
  • Contribute to event execution and in‑store activations as required.
  • Promote inclusivity, collaboration, and a positive team culture through open communication and reliability.
  • Maintain punctuality and meet the required shift and weekly hour commitments, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in retail, hospitality, or another client‑facing environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities with strong attention to detail.
  • Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to support product education for clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a goal‑driven team environment.
  • Flexibility to work peak retail hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and maintain consistent attendance.
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Inventory management Stock replenishment Order fulfillment Visual merchandising Customer service Time management Team collaboration Product knowledge

Experience

Entry‑level: 1–2 years in retail, hospitality, or a client‑facing role; prior exposure to inventory and merchandising preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; retail or beauty industry coursework or training is a plus.

Workplace

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina, USA. The broader North Carolina area accounts for 31 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.521 open positions, with 150 posted this week.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 18 to USD 23 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits offered based on eligibility.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, client‑centric retail culture where diversity and product expertise are celebrated. The workplace is dynamic and fast‑moving, with an emphasis on teamwork, professional development and delivering memorable customer experiences.

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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