Sephora Operations Team Lead

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Compensation
$21.10–26.40/hour
Posted
Jul 24, 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 hiring Operations Team Lead in Montreal – lead store operations, manage inventory, and supervise teams. CAD $21–$26/hr.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all operational teams at the designated store location, ensuring adherence to company standards and processes
  • Oversee inventory management including shipment receipt, merchandise returns, periodic counts, and compliance verification
  • Manage visual merchandising concepts and in-store displays to align with corporate guidelines
  • Supervise internal and third-party cleaning teams, providing feedback and escalating issues as needed
  • Maintain budgets and supply levels for materials, product demonstrators, and samples
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide timely feedback to operational staff for continuous improvement
  • Act as shift floor manager, collaborating with beauty advisors and supporting customer engagement
  • Support store staffing needs and overnight stock management team operations

Qualifications

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

Skills

Retail operations management Inventory control and management Team leadership and supervision Visual merchandising Performance management Budget management Staff scheduling and coordination

Experience

1–3 years of experience in a store operations leadership role or equivalent internal experience in a high-volume retail environment

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 package, training and professional development programs

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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