Sephora Sales and Service Leader

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Location
USA
└California
└Palo Alto
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Compensation
$28–34.30/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Apr 4, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for a broad portfolio of prestige and niche brands and an immersive, discovery-driven retail format. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines entrepreneurial retail energy with luxury standards, emphasizing product expertise, innovation in customer experience, and inclusive brand values.

Sephora (Palo Alto, CA) seeks a Sales and Service Leader — full-time hourly role ($28.00–$34.30/hr) to lead store sales and client experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead by example to drive store sales, conversion and average transaction value through exceptional client engagement and personalized product recommendations.
  • Coach, develop and motivate sales advisors to achieve individual and team targets; provide ongoing feedback and structured training.
  • Execute daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, inventory processes, visual merchandising standards and loss-prevention practices.
  • Support onboarding, product education and loyalty program activation to deepen client relationships and repeat business.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative store culture that adheres to Sephora standards and company policies, ensuring a safe and enjoyable shopping environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality or service environments; 3+ years preferred.
  • Proven ability to coach teams to meet or exceed sales and service objectives.
  • Strong sales acumen with demonstrated client service and consultative selling skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexible availability to work nights, weekends and holidays; able to meet full-time scheduling requirements (30–40 hours/week).
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Coaching and team development Client engagement and consultative selling Product knowledge and beauty merchandising Visual merchandising Inventory management and stock replenishment Effective verbal communication

Experience

Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or a service environment; prior experience coaching front-line teams and meeting sales targets is required, 3+ years 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 (eligibility-based).

Culture

Sephora cultivates a fast-paced, beauty-obsessed retail culture that prizes product expertise, creativity and inclusivity. Stores emphasize continuous learning and team collaboration within the global LVMH luxury framework.

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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