Sephora Sales and Service Leader

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Location
USA
└California
└Palo Alto
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Compensation
$28–34.30/hour
Posted
Mar 31, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for a broad assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and wellness brands. Operated within the LVMH group, Sephora combines an omnichannel retail footprint with an emphasis on experiential merchandising, product innovation and talent development across its store network.

Sephora is hiring a Sales and Service Leader in Palo Alto, CA (Stanford Shopping Center). Full-time hourly role at $28.00–$34.30/hr.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead by example to inspire and coach store team members to deliver exceptional client experiences and achieve sales targets.
  • Drive individual and store performance through expert product knowledge, personalised client consultations and proactive clienteling.
  • Recruit, onboard and develop associates; provide ongoing feedback, coaching and performance management to elevate team capability.
  • Oversee daily store operations including visual merchandising, inventory control, stock replenishment and maintenance of store standards.
  • Support execution of brand initiatives, loyalty program enrolment and promotional activities to maximise conversion and average transaction value.
  • Enforce company policies and safety procedures to ensure a secure, compliant and welcoming shopping environment.
  • Maintain flexible availability for peak retail hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and ensure reliable attendance.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2–3 years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or a client-facing service environment.
  • Proven ability to coach teams to meet and exceed sales goals and service metrics.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first orientation.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment and managing competing priorities.
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Skills

Coaching and team leadership Client engagement and sales conversion Product knowledge (cosmetics, skincare, fragrance) Visual merchandising and presentation Inventory management and loss prevention Point-of-sale (POS) system proficiency Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

Minimum 2–3 years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or service settings with a demonstrable record of coaching teams and driving sales performance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or vocational training in retail, business or hospitality preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in Palo Alto, California, USA — conveniently close to San Francisco.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 28 to USD 34.30 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits offered based on eligibility.

Culture

Sephora cultivates a fast-paced, inclusive retail culture that prioritizes continuous learning, diversity and client-centric service. The workplace emphasises collaboration, hands-on product education and advancement opportunities for high-performing talent.

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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