- Location
- 650 West 41st Ave Unit # 3340 (View map)Vancouver, BC V5Z 2M9Canada
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $22.85–28.55/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora seeks a full-time, permanent Operations Lead for its Oakridge Park store in Vancouver. The role leads store operations, inventory, visual merchandising, supplies and team performance, while regularly serving as Manager on Duty; compensation is CAD 22.85–28.55 per hour, with possible performance-based bonuses and benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead store operations and ensure all operations-focused processes are completed to company standards.
- Manage store inventory, including shipping, receiving, returns and cycle counts, ensuring processes meet company guidelines and timeframes.
- Manage merchandising concepts and on-stage visuals to company standards.
- Manage in-house and third-party cleaning crews, providing feedback, coaching and escalation as needed to ensure agreed standards are met.
- Maintain appropriate budgets and quantities for store supplies, testers and samples.
- Participate in performance management for the Operations team and ensure timely improvement feedback is delivered and followed up as needed.
- Regularly act as Manager on Duty and engage with Beauty Advisors and clients on the sales floor whenever possible.
- Develop budget strategies and demonstrate a strong understanding of store sales performance, staffing, payroll and other controllable expenses.
- Directly manage Operations team members and regularly support Operations staffing, the overnight stock team, the operations leadership team and overall store execution.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to influence peers and provide feedback.
- Strong store operations skills.
- Effective time-management and problem-solving skills.
Skills
Experience
One to three years of experience in a similar role at a similar-volume store, or equivalent internal experience; minimum 3 years.
Workplace
This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 22.85 to CAD 28.55 per hour.
Benefits
Eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities, a competitive benefits program, and learning and development initiatives aimed at employee support and recognition.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
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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