Sephora Operations Associate

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Location
San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$22.60–27.70/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Apr 11, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global specialty beauty retailer known for its curated assortment of cosmetics, fragrance, and skincare. Operating at the intersection of beauty and retail innovation, Sephora emphasizes client education, experiential store formats and inclusivity. The brand is part of the LVMH group and combines entrepreneurial retail dynamics with the resources of a leading luxury conglomerate.

Sephora hiring Operations Associate in San Francisco (CA). Hourly role supporting store operations, inventory, visual merchandising, and client experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Execute daily store operations including opening/closing procedures and adherence to operational standards.
  • Manage inventory processes: receiving, stock replenishment, cycle counts and order fulfilment to ensure product availability.
  • Support visual merchandising and promotional setups to maintain brand presentation and drive event execution.
  • Provide hands-on support to the sales floor to deliver excellent client experiences and contribute to sales targets.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, loss-prevention procedures and safety standards.
  • Contribute to a collaborative store culture that promotes inclusivity, punctuality and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in retail, hospitality or another client-facing environment; prior store operations or inventory experience preferred.
  • Strong organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable supporting a sales-focused team.
  • Physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and performing routine stock-handling tasks.
  • Availability for retail peak hours including nights, weekends and holidays and ability to meet the store's required weekly shifts.

Skills

Inventory management Stock replenishment Visual merchandising Point-of-sale (POS) operations Loss-prevention awareness Customer service Verbal communication Time management Physical stamina for manual handling

Experience

1–2 years in a retail, hospitality or client-focused role with hands-on experience in inventory handling, merchandising or store operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary studies in retail, hospitality or beauty are advantageous.

Workplace

The role is situated in San Francisco, California, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22.60 to USD 27.70 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, diverse workplace focused on client education and experiential retail. Teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where individuality is celebrated and professional development in beauty retail is encouraged. As part of LVMH, Sephora blends entrepreneurial store-level autonomy with the standards of a global luxury group.

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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