Sephora Operations Leader
Sephora — Operations Leader in San Diego, CA. Full-time retail operations role overseeing inventory, merchandising and team development ($26.00–$31.85/hr).
Overview
Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for its curated assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare and fragrance. As a leading retail brand within the LVMH group, Sephora combines strong commercial ambition with a focus on client experience, innovation and talent development across its stores and digital platforms.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day store operations including inventory management, replenishment, order fulfillment and loss prevention to ensure operational excellence.
- Lead visual merchandising and promotional execution to maintain brand standards and maximize sales.
- Coach, mentor and develop operations team members on processes, selling behaviours, KPIs and company initiatives.
- Support the store leadership team in delivering exceptional client experience and meeting store performance targets.
- Maintain store safety, presentation and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2–3 years of leadership experience in retail operations, hospitality or a closely related environment.
- Proven ability to coach, develop and motivate teams to achieve commercial and operational objectives.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
- Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture.
- Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required.
Skills
Experience
2–3 years of leadership experience in retail operations or hospitality, with demonstrated success leading teams, managing inventory processes and executing merchandising initiatives.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or degree in business, retail management or hospitality is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in San Diego, California, USA. Cerulean lists 26 open roles in San Diego, including 1 posted recently. The broader California area accounts for 353 active listings on Cerulean, 13 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.173 open positions, with 49 posted this week.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 26 to USD 31.85 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility.
Culture
Sephora cultivates a fast‑paced, client‑centric retail environment that values diversity, inclusion and continuous learning. As part of the LVMH family, the brand emphasizes creativity, high standards of presentation and opportunities for internal mobility and professional development.
About Cerulean
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