Sephora Operations Leader
Sephora — Operations Leader in Tallahassee, USA. Full-time hourly role (30–40 hrs/wk) paying $22–$29/hr.
Overview
Sephora is a global leader in beauty retail, operating a network of specialty stores and a major e-commerce platform. As part of the LVMH group, the brand is recognized for its fast-paced, trend-driven retail environments, emphasis on client experience, and programmes for talent development and inclusion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee daily store operations including inventory management, replenishment, order fulfillment and stock accuracy.
- Lead visual merchandising, promotional execution and store maintenance to maintain brand standards and drive sales.
- Coach, train and develop the operations team to meet performance metrics and operational KPIs.
- Support the client experience by partnering with sales teams to ensure operational readiness for service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures and operational standards.
- Manage scheduling reliability; be available for peak retail periods including nights, weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in retail operations or hospitality (ATS indicates minimum 3 years as an alternate requirement).
- Proven ability to coach and develop front-line teams to achieve operational and sales objectives.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving aptitude and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate and hold teams accountable.
- Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required.
- Availability for a full-time schedule (30–40 hours/week) with flexibility for peak retail hours.
Skills
Experience
Requires leadership experience in a retail or hospitality environment — at least 2 years of people-management experience is stated in the job profile (the ATS record notes a minimum of 3 years). Demonstrated track record of managing operations, inventory processes and coaching teams to meet targets.
Workplace
This position is based in Tallahassee, Florida, USA. The broader Florida area accounts for 308 active listings on Cerulean, 20 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.523 open positions, with 121 posted this week.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22 to USD 29 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility applies).
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, fast-moving retail culture that celebrates diversity and personal expression. The company emphasizes talent development, client-focused service and a collaborative environment where employees can grow within the broader LVMH organisation.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Sephora, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Retail Operations Supervisor», «Store Operations Manager», «Operations Team Lead», «Inventory & Operations Lead», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.