Sephora Operations Associate

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Location
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$21.75–28/hour
Posted
Mar 27, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer known for its broad assortment of fragrance, skincare and makeup brands and its digitally enabled, experiential stores. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora emphasizes brand curation, client experience and continuous retail innovation, offering career paths across merchandising, operations and client services.

Sephora in Milford, CT is hiring a Part‑Time Operations Associate. $21.75–$28.00/hr; support inventory, merchandising and store operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support daily store operations including inventory management, stock replenishment and order fulfillment to maintain product availability and presentation.
  • Execute visual merchandising and promotional setups to ensure the store reflects Sephora’s brand standards and event activations.
  • Deliver and support exceptional client service, assisting the retail team to achieve sales goals and create outstanding in‑store experiences.
  • Maintain operational standards, follow company policies and contribute to a safe, secure and welcoming shopping environment.
  • Work collaboratively across the team to foster inclusivity, punctuality and consistent attendance; cover shifts during peak retail hours (nights, weekends, holidays) as required.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years’ experience in retail, hospitality or another client‑facing environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory and merchandising tasks efficiently.
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; team‑oriented with a goal‑driven mindset.
  • Availability to meet the role’s minimum weekly hours and work peak retail shifts (including nights, weekends and holidays).
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Inventory management Stock replenishment Order fulfillment Visual merchandising Client service and sales support Time management Teamwork Punctuality and reliability

Experience

1–2 years of experience in a similar role or in retail, hospitality or other client‑facing environment, with demonstrated ability to support store operations and merchandising.

Workplace

The role is situated in Milford, Connecticut, USA — conveniently close to New Haven.

Compensation

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

Benefits

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, community‑focused retail culture that values diversity, creativity and client obsession. The workplace is fast‑paced and collaborative, with an emphasis on training, empowerment and internal mobility within the wider LVMH network.

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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