Sephora Sales and Service Leader
- Location
- SpringfieldVirginiaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $28–32/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global leader in prestige beauty retail, known for a curated assortment of cosmetics, fragrance and skincare and a highly experiential store format. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines entrepreneurial retail energy with the resources of a luxury conglomerate, offering structured learning and career pathways within a fast-moving, consumer-facing environment.
Sephora (Springfield, VA) is hiring a Sales and Service Leader — full-time hourly role ($28–$32/hr) to lead teams and drive client experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire store team members, modelling exceptional client service and driving a high-performance culture.
- Coach and develop associates through continuous feedback, product training, and performance coaching to meet individual and store targets.
- Drive sales performance via proactive client engagement, personalised recommendations, and expert product knowledge.
- Oversee daily store operations including inventory tasks, visual merchandising standards, and adherence to company policies.
- Support onboarding and ongoing training on loyalty programmes, brand initiatives, and service excellence.
- Manage scheduling expectations and ensure reliable coverage during peak retail periods (nights, weekends, holidays).
- Promote an inclusive, collaborative environment that prioritises client experience and team wellbeing.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, or customer-service environments (preferably 2–3+ years for supervisory roles).
- Proven ability to coach, motivate and develop teams to achieve sales and service objectives.
- Strong sales orientation with demonstrated client engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced retail setting.
- Quick learner with capacity to absorb and disseminate product knowledge and training content.
- Physically capable of performing retail tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
- Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays; punctuality and consistent attendance required.
Experience
Minimum 2–3 years of progressive leadership experience in retail, hospitality or service-focused roles with a track record of coaching teams, meeting sales targets, and delivering outstanding client experiences.
Workplace
The role is situated in Springfield, Virginia, USA — conveniently close to Washington, D.C..
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 28 to USD 32 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).
Culture
Sephora cultivates a beauty-forward, inclusive workplace where diversity of expression is celebrated and continuous learning is prioritised. The brand emphasizes hands-on coaching, product expertise and career mobility within the broader LVMH ecosystem.
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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