Sephora Operations Team Lead

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Compensation
$21.10–26.40/hour
Posted
Jul 8, 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 Montreal Operations Team Lead – Full-time permanent role overseeing store operations on Sainte-Catherine Street.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage all store operations aspects and lead all members of the operations team
  • Oversee inventory management including shipping, receiving, merchandise returns, periodic counts, and process compliance with company directives
  • Direct visual merchandising concepts and in-store elements to meet company standards
  • Manage internal and third-party cleaning teams, ensuring adherence to agreed standards through feedback, coaching, and escalation as needed
  • Maintain budget and supply management, ensuring adequate quantities of supplies, demonstrators, and samples
  • Lead performance management situations within the operations team and provide timely feedback for improvement
  • Act regularly as the on-floor service leader in the store, collaborating with beauty advisors and clients on the sales floor

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of experience in a similar role in a store with equivalent sales volume or equivalent internal experience
  • Proven ability to influence peers and provide constructive feedback
  • Excellent retail store operations skills
  • Strong time management and problem-solving competencies

Skills

Inventory management Visual merchandising Team leadership and coaching Performance management Budget management Process compliance Customer service

Experience

Minimum 1–3 years in a similar operations role in a high-volume retail store, or equivalent internal Sephora experience.

Workplace

This position is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 21.10 to CAD 26.40 per hour.

Benefits

Performance bonuses, competitive benefits program, and robust training and development initiatives focused on 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

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Sephora

Sephora Operations Team Lead

Montreal, Canada

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