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Employment Part-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Compensation $21.75–28/hour
Posted Mar 14, 2026

Sephora in Fairfax, VA is hiring a Part‑Time Operations Associate—manage inventory, merchandising and store operations. $21.75–$28.00/hr.

Overview

Sephora is a global beauty retail leader and part of the LVMH group, known for an omnichannel retail model that blends experiential stores with digital innovation. The brand emphasizes client education, diversity, and a fast‑paced retail environment where creativity, product expertise, and service excellence are central to daily operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Execute daily store operations including inventory control, stock replenishment and order fulfillment to maintain product availability and presentation standards.
  • Support visual merchandising and promotional setups to ensure the store environment reflects Sephora’s brand and event activations.
  • Assist sales team to deliver exceptional client experiences and contribute to achieving store sales targets.
  • Maintain operational standards and compliance with company policies to create a safe and secure shopping environment.
  • Contribute to teamwork and an inclusive culture by supporting colleagues and participating in store routines and meetings.
  • Perform physical tasks as required, including lifting and moving stock (up to 50 pounds) and managing back‑of‑house organization.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years’ experience in retail, hospitality, or another client‑facing environment, or in an operations role.
  • Strong organizational skills with proven time management and multitasking ability.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to support a team and interact with clients professionally.
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; reliable attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Inventory management Stock replenishment Order fulfillment Visual merchandising Promotional setup execution Customer/client service Time management Team collaboration

Experience

1–2 years in a similar role or within retail, hospitality, or another customer‑facing environment; demonstrated ability to support store operations and merchandise effectively.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational coursework or training in retail or hospitality is a plus.

Workplace

The role is situated in Fairfax, Virginia, USA — conveniently close to Washington, D.C.. Within Virginia, Cerulean currently features 31 open roles, including 2 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.486 open roles — 218 of them newly added.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 21.75 to USD 28 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, performance‑driven retail culture that prioritizes client education and product expertise. The workplace is collaborative and fast paced, with an emphasis on diversity, learning, and delivering a high‑touch beauty experience.

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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