Sephora Operations Team Lead

Ancaster Ontario Canada

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Compensation
$22.20–26.10/hour
Posted
Oct 28, 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.

The Operations Team Lead supports and directly manages store Operations, overseeing operational execution, inventory, visual merchandising, supplies, cleaning crews and team performance. This permanent, full-time role in Ancaster pays CAD 22.20–26.10 per hour, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses, a competitive benefits program and learning and development initiatives.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead the store’s operations and ensure all operations-focused processes are completed to company standards.
  • Manage store inventory, including shipping, receiving and returns, cycle counting, and completion of processes within company guidelines and timeframes.
  • Manage merchandising concepts and on-stage visuals to company standards.
  • Manage in-house and third-party cleaning crews, providing feedback and coaching and escalating issues as needed to ensure agreed standards are met.
  • Manage the process for maintaining appropriate budgets and quantities of 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 and the operations leadership team.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to influence peers and provide feedback.
  • Strong store operations skills.
  • Effective time management and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Store operations Inventory management Visual merchandising Performance management Time management Problem-solving Budget management

Experience

One to three years’ experience in a similar role at a store of similar volume, or equivalent internal experience; minimum 3 years.

Workplace

This position is based in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, within easy reach of Hamilton.

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Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 22.20 to CAD 26.10 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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Sephora Operations Team Lead

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